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Sweet Daddies
Stage comedian Patrick O'Brien is fired from his job because of his drinking celebration of his son, Jimmy, graduating from college. After the show he meets his son on a cabaret and there meets Abel Finklestein and his daughter, Miriam, and the two fathers form a business alliance, suspected of being bootlegging. They are arrested but are released after it is found they were importing molasses - but Miriam has to promise to marry Sam Berkowitz to secure the release. Jimmy and both fathers are unhappy with this turn of events. This film is lost.
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Plot Summary
A young man finds himself in a compromising situation when he's tricked into a fake marriage with a wealthy widow by her manipulative butler. He attempts to escape the situation and the wrath of the widow's powerful, unsuspecting father. The film follows his comedic attempts to navigate the predicament and avoid exposure.
Critical Reception
As a short film from the silent era, "Sweet Daddies" was generally well-received for its comedic performances and lighthearted premise, typical of Harold Lloyd's popular style at the time. Contemporary reviews often highlighted the physical comedy and the star's endearing screen presence. While not a feature film, it contributed to Lloyd's reputation as a leading comedic actor.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Harold Lloyd's signature physical comedy and charm.
Appreciated for its lighthearted and amusing plot.
A typical example of early 20th-century comedic filmmaking.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this silent short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Although Harold Lloyd made many feature films, he also produced numerous short comedies early in his career, with "Sweet Daddies" being one of his less widely known but representative works from that period.
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