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With a Kodak
Mr. Hobb's secretary and Mrs. Hobb's maid are sweethearts, but Mr. Hobbs has a tender feeling for his wife's maid, while Mrs. Hobbs forms a liking for Hobbs' secretary. Both are fired for an offense of which they are quite innocent, and while strolling in the park taking pictures with a Kodak, they hit upon a scheme which secures for them a reinstatement in their former positions, but not for long.
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Plot Summary
A short silent comedy film from 1912. Specific plot details for this early short are not widely documented but typically involved humorous situations arising from the use of a Kodak camera.
Critical Reception
As a short silent film from 1912, specific critical reception is not well-documented in modern databases. Films of this era were often reviewed briefly in trade publications, and contemporary audience reception is difficult to ascertain.
What Reviewers Say
Early silent comedies often relied on slapstick and situational humor.
The novelty of new photographic technology like the Kodak camera was a common theme explored in early film.
These shorts were typically light entertainment, designed for brief viewing.
Google audience: Information regarding audience reception for this specific 1912 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
The Kodak camera, introduced in 1888, revolutionized photography by making it accessible to the general public, and its cultural impact was quickly reflected in early cinema.
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