Grab the Ghost
As tens of guests pile out of a wedding ceremony a jilted and bitter rival (Eddie Boland) vows revenge on the new bride. The wedding limo pulls off leaving the groom (Snub Pollard) behind, who then has to chase it down the street. He catches it up but is made to sit on the back of the car "as ballast". The car comes to a halt where the groom mistakes a policeman's gesturing of traffic as an offer of a handshake. Finally, the groom arrives at his house where his servant greets him, but unbeknownst to him, the servant's child (Ernest Morrison) has set up a scare in the shape of an "angora" bird in a cage under the dinner table before they get there.
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Plot Summary
A man attempts to retrieve a valuable inheritance from a haunted house. He believes the inheritance is hidden within the house and must contend with the ghostly apparitions that reside there. His attempts to outsmart the spirits and find the treasure lead to a series of comedic misadventures and near misses.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from the early 20th century, contemporary reviews focused on its comedic timing and the performances of its cast. Information on detailed critical reception is scarce, but it was part of a popular series of shorts from Al Christie Studios.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its slapstick humor and energetic performances.
- Generally viewed as a lighthearted and amusing short film of its era.
- Relied on classic comedic tropes of the time, particularly those involving haunted settings.
Google audience: Audience reception for this early short film is not well-documented. However, films from this era were generally appreciated for their ability to provide simple, visual entertainment.
Fun Fact
Al Christie Studios was known for producing a large number of successful short comedies throughout the 1910s and 1920s, with this film being part of that prolific output.
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