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Think It Over
Upon her parents death heiress Alice Rowland is placed under the guardianship of unscrupulous George Baring, who seeks to gain control of her fortune. First, he tries to force a marriage between Alice and his son James, but old family friend Henry Whitworth, prevents the marriage. Increasingly more desperate Baring imprisons Alice in her room, but she escapes and flees to Whitworth in the middle of the night. Baring petitions the courts for her forced return just as Alice discovers she can dissolve the guardianship by marriage. Alice then marries Whitworth, thus defeating Baring's wicked schemes and securing a happy ending.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy film centers on a character who is faced with a dilemma and must 'think it over'. The narrative likely explores humorous situations arising from indecision and the eventual resolution, typical of early silent comedies.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the specific critical reception of 'Think It Over (1917)' is scarce due to its age and the nature of film archiving from that era. Contemporary reviews for short comedies often focused on immediate entertainment value rather than in-depth analysis. However, films of this type generally aimed for lighthearted amusement and were likely received positively by audiences seeking simple entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
Likely a typical example of early silent short comedies.
Focused on simple, lighthearted humor for a broad audience.
Its main appeal would have been its brief comedic narrative.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Think It Over (1917)' is unavailable. Films of this genre and period were generally well-received for providing accessible entertainment.
Fun Fact
As a one-reel short, 'Think It Over' would have been part of a larger program in early movie theaters, often shown alongside longer features, newsreels, and other short subjects.
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