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The Fortune Hunter
A hydroplane pilot is in love with a wealthy old scientist's granddaughter. However, a fortune hunter also desires to marry the granddaughter for her money, even though she is in love with the pilot. Based on a successful play that starred John Barrymore.
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Plot Summary
A struggling writer, George W. Smith, discovers that his family name is actually "Fortune" and that he is heir to a vast fortune. However, he must marry a woman named "Winter" to claim his inheritance. He embarks on a comedic quest to find his intended bride, encountering various eccentric characters and romantic entanglements along the way.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy from 1914, specific critical reviews are scarce. However, the film was based on a popular play and was likely received as lighthearted entertainment for its time, capitalizing on the popularity of its lead actor.
What Reviewers Say
An early example of cinematic adaptation of stage successes.
Features a popular stage actor in a light comedic role.
Reflects the comedic sensibilities and narrative structures common in early American cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews for films of this era are not available.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the successful 1909 Broadway play of the same name by Winchell Smith, which was also a major hit.
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