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Outwitted
Duplicity and double crosses run thick and fast when Ben Farraday forces Nan Kennedy to steal documents from Ben’s enemy John Lawson in exchange for his silence about her escapee brother’s whereabouts. Betrayed by all around her Nan resorts to deception to regain control of her life.
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Plot Summary
In this early silent comedy, a young woman is courted by two suitors. She pretends to accept the proposal of one suitor while secretly planning to elope with the other. The film follows the humorous attempts of the spurned suitor to thwart the lovers' plans, leading to a series of comical mishaps.
Critical Reception
As a short film from the silent era, contemporary reviews are scarce. However, films of this type were generally appreciated for their lighthearted entertainment value and simple storytelling, serving as popular diversions for audiences of the time. The performances would have been evaluated based on their expressiveness within the silent film conventions.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its simple, humorous plot.
Showcased expressive silent film acting.
A typical example of early 20th-century short comedic filmmaking.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and short format, specific Google user reviews are not available. Generally, films of this era were enjoyed for their novelty and comedic situations.
Fun Fact
This short film was produced by the Lubin Manufacturing Company, one of the pioneering film studios in the early days of Hollywood.
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