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Life is just one thing after another for AI, the hard-working clerk in the grocery store. He waits on customers, settles disputes and "pinch-hits" as barber in the store's shop. He is busy waiting on customers when an inebriated gentleman comes in and demands attention. He asks whether Al has any dry herring, and when Al admits having some, he tells Al to give them a drink. Then he walks out, leaving Al amazed. In a few minutes the same customer enters again and wants to see some canned peaches. Al hands him a can but he insists upon seeing the can that forms the keystone of a big and wonderful looking pile of cans. Al takes this can out of the pile which falls in a wreck on the floor-and the customer then decides that it is the wrong brand. The village smart aleck enters and tries to mooch a few cookies out of a barrel. But Al has had experience with grocery store loungers before and fixes up a mousetrap which discourages the cookie-mooching habit.
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Plot Summary
In this drama, a young woman finds herself caught between the affections of a wealthy businessman and a struggling artist. As she navigates her desires and societal expectations, she must make a choice that will determine her future and potentially break hearts.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1927, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain through modern metrics. However, films of this era often aimed to entertain with dramatic narratives and romantic entanglements, appealing to a broad audience.
What Reviewers Say
Silent films of this era typically featured straightforward narratives.
The romantic triangle was a common theme, aiming for emotional resonance.
Acting styles were often more melodramatic than in contemporary cinema.
Google audience: As a silent film from 1927, there is no available data for Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
J. Stuart Blackton, the director, was a pioneering animator and filmmaker, known for early works like 'Humorous Phases of Funny Faces' (1906).
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