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Some Boy
Joyous Johnson is expelled from college and finds work as a publicity agent for the Coronado Hotel. At the hotel, he falls for Marjorie Milbank, a businesswoman visiting to discuss the sale of her Texas cattle ranch with Joyous's father. Unknown to Joyous, his father desperately needs Marjorie's ranch to save his failing packing house, but she refuses to sell. Joyous must navigate his new job and his father's business crisis while trying to win Marjorie's heart.
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Plot Summary
As a short film from 1917, detailed plot summaries are not readily available. However, titles like 'Some Boy' often indicated a focus on a young protagonist's experiences and coming-of-age, possibly exploring themes of innocence, hardship, or moral development within the context of the era.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, specific critical reception data for 'Some Boy' is not preserved or widely accessible. Silent films from this period were often reviewed in contemporary newspapers and trade publications, but such records are now scarce and difficult to locate.
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Fun Fact
Many short films from the 1910s have been lost entirely due to the volatile nature of early film stock (nitrate film) and lack of preservation efforts at the time.
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