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Half a Hero
A little country village comedy in which Mr. Costello plays a young grocer's clerk. This clerk and the daughter (Clara Kimball Young) of a G.A.R. fire-eater (Mr. Eldridge) are in love, much to the old man's disgust. He wants his daughter to marry a brave man, a soldier. AN unexpected denouement makes the clerk seem to be a hero.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film likely centers around a humorous situation involving a character who is only partially heroic or perhaps attempts heroism with mixed results. As a 1912 short, the plot would have been simple and character-driven, aiming for broad comedic effect through physical gags or mistaken identity.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1912, "Half a Hero" predates modern critical review systems and aggregated scores. Information on its reception is extremely scarce, with no readily available critical analyses or audience feedback from the era.
What Reviewers Say
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Likely a lighthearted comedic short typical of early cinema.
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Fun Fact
This film is so obscure that even its director and cast are not widely documented, highlighting the challenges of preserving and cataloging early cinematic works.
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