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Professor Jeremy's Experiment
Eccentric scientist, Professor Jeremy, creates a truth serum. After experimenting on his cook, revealing her secret whiskey and cigar smuggling, the serum accidentally splashes on Thorpe Willis, a reporter, who confesses his deepest feelings. The professor, annoyed by the widespread attention and requests for the serum, destroys the formula and secures it in a safe. However, a crook, "Smoothy" Smithers, steals the liquid, drops it, and publicly confesses to a burglary. Ultimately, the reporter, Thorpe, crafts a hoax about the serum, and the professor accepts him as his son-in-law.
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Plot Summary
This short silent comedy likely follows Professor Jeremy as he conducts a peculiar or disastrous experiment, leading to humorous outcomes. As with many early shorts, the plot would have focused on visual gags and situational comedy.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, specific critical reception data from 1916 is extremely scarce and largely uncatalogued. Films of this era were often reviewed in newspapers and trade publications, but comprehensive archives for such niche shorts are rare.
What Reviewers Say
Lack of available data makes consensus impossible to determine.
Films of this era prioritized slapstick and simple humor.
Likely enjoyed by audiences for its lighthearted comedic premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are not available due to its age and obscurity.
Fun Fact
Many short comedy films from the 1910s are now lost, making it difficult to access and review them today. 'Professor Jeremy's Experiment' may fall into this category.
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