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His Highness is Having a Good Time
Princess Melani wants to find out more about her husband-to-be and impersonates a maid. Her fiancé pretends to be a secretary. An addlebrained servant is ordered to play the count. His first official act is to pass a pay rise for himself. In the meantime his highness / the secretary is flirting with the maid.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film is a lighthearted comedy that likely revolves around a prince or nobleman experiencing a series of amusing situations. Given the era and title, it probably involves mistaken identities, social faux pas, or a playful exploration of royal life.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1917, specific critical reception data is largely unavailable. Such films were often reviewed in newspapers or trade publications of the time, but comprehensive archives for individual shorts are rare. General audience reception would have been based on immediate theatrical performance.
What Reviewers Say
Likely considered a light diversion for audiences of its time.
The film's humor would have relied on visual gags and situational comedy.
Short films like this were common entertainment, offering brief moments of amusement.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not available for this film.
Fun Fact
Silent short comedies from this era often served as 'fillers' in programs, providing quick laughs between features or alongside newsreels and cartoons.
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