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Kernel Nutt and High Shoes
Chivalrous Kernel Nutt comes to the aid of beauty in distress, when he sees a pretty damsel trying unsuccessfully to tie her shoelace. When he has tied it for her, a baseball, hot off the bat of a young Ty Cobb, hits the lady in the foot and she, thinking Nutt did it, hits him over the head with her handbag, then forgets to remove the bag, and Nutt discovers that it contains a nice big roll of bills. He takes a manicurist out to lunch, then accompanies her back to her place of business, a beauty parlor, where he is just in time to assume the duties of the boss, who is leaving for a vacation. After many amusing incidents, the lady who had treated him so ungratefully, enters the parlor and makes things hot for Nutt, who is finally forced to return the bag full of coin.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film, likely a comedic piece, features the character Kernel Nutt. Specific plot details are scarce due to the film's age and limited surviving information. It is presumed to involve the escapades and humorous situations related to Kernel Nutt and the introduction of high-heeled shoes.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from 1916, specific critical reception data is not readily available. Films of this era were often judged based on their entertainment value and novelty.
What Reviewers Say
Likely provided lighthearted entertainment for its contemporary audience.
The novelty of the subject matter (high shoes) may have been a point of interest.
As a short film, its impact was likely brief and focused on immediate amusement.
Google audience: Information regarding audience reviews from 1916 is not preserved.
Fun Fact
Films from this era, particularly shorts, often served as a way for filmmakers to experiment with new comedic scenarios and visual gags, with 'Kernel Nutt and High Shoes' likely fitting this pattern.
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