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Granddad
Mildred is staying with her grandfather, Civil War veteran Jabez Burr, when she receives a letter from her father. Her father has re-married, and will be bringing his new wife home soon. But when Mildred's stepmother finds out that Jabez drinks, she takes a dislike to him, and begins to resent his closeness with Mildred...
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Plot Summary
A brief drama focusing on the relationship between a grandfather and his grandchild. The film likely explores themes of family, love, and the passage of time through simple, narrative storytelling characteristic of early cinema.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1913, specific critical reviews and audience reception data are largely unavailable or lost to time. Films of this era were often judged on their narrative clarity, emotional impact, and technical execution within the limited capabilities of early filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its sentimental themes and simple storytelling.
A testament to the emotional range achievable in early silent films.
Likely considered a competently made short subject of its time.
Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this extremely early short film.
Fun Fact
Films from 1913, like 'Granddad', were typically distributed on a single reel of film and often shown as part of a larger program in nickelodeons or vaudeville theaters.
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