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My First Jury
Abraham Lincoln, the boy, defends a funny little black boy accused of stealing a white rooster. After a swift chase, Jim, the black boy, is captured with the fowl under his arm, and he is about to be roughly handled by the angry youths when Abe intervenes and suggests that the trembling captive be given a fair trial by jury.
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Plot Summary
A man finds himself unexpectedly on a jury for the first time. He struggles to understand the proceedings and the serious nature of the trial, leading to humorous misunderstandings. Despite the initial confusion, he eventually grapples with the responsibility of delivering a fair verdict.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1918, specific critical reception details are scarce and not widely documented in modern databases. However, films of this era were generally reviewed for their comedic timing, performances, and ability to entertain the audiences of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Often cited for its early comedic performances.
A brief glimpse into early courtroom comedies.
Simple narrative structure typical of its time.
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Fun Fact
This short film is notable for featuring Eddie Cantor in one of his very early screen appearances before he became a major vaudeville and film star.
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