Forcing Dad's Consent
Constance and Billy are sweethearts. Mr. and Mrs. Boggs, her parents, are both prim, straitlaced people. Pa Boggs has little use for young men of the present generation and when Billy awkwardly drops a race-track badge on the floor, Boggs rises up in his wrath and orders the "perfidious gambler" from his house forever.
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Plot Summary
This short silent comedy likely revolves around a young man attempting to gain parental approval for marriage, facing humorous obstacles and ultimately, perhaps, his father's reluctant consent. The plot, typical of early 20th-century comedies, would involve comedic misunderstandings and exaggerated situations.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1914, specific critical reception is not widely documented. Films of this era were often reviewed in local newspapers or trade publications, with many reviews now lost. However, the genre suggests it was likely intended as light entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
- Likely considered lighthearted and amusing by contemporary audiences.
- Typical of early silent comedies focusing on domestic or romantic predicaments.
- Relied on physical comedy and stock characters for its humor.
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Fun Fact
Short comedies like 'Forcing Dad's Consent' were a staple of early cinema, often shown as the opening act or part of a double feature in nickelodeons and movie palaces.
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