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Five and Ten Cent Annie
Street cleaner Elmer Peck (Clyde Cook) inherits a million dollars from his uncle Adam Peck (Tom Ricketts) on the conditions that he retains the uncle's valet, Briggs (William Demarest). until such time as Elmer marries, and that he appears at the office of the probate judge (Douglas Gerrard), at 5 P.M. on an appointed day. Complications arise as a result of the valet's determination to ruin the arrangement, and the equal determination by Elmer and his sweetheart Annie (Louise Fazenda) to see that he doesn't.
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Plot Summary
A woman working in a five-and-dime store dreams of a more glamorous life. She attempts to attract the attention of a wealthy man, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings. The film follows her misadventures as she navigates the social divide and her own aspirations.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy short from 1928, 'Five and Ten Cent Annie' is primarily of historical interest. Contemporary reviews would have focused on its comedic timing and the performances of its actors within the conventions of the era. Modern reception is limited, with its value seen in its representation of early Hollywood comedy and its stars.
What Reviewers Say
The film is a typical example of early 20th-century short subject comedies.
Performances are characteristic of the silent film era's comedic style.
Its plot offers lighthearted amusement with a focus on relatable aspirations.
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Fun Fact
Andy Clyde, who stars in this short, later became well-known for his role as the character 'Hooch' in the Rin Tin Tin television series during the 1950s.
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