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The Boarding House Feud
Aching for an opportunity to get square with strong-willed Mrs. Drexel, boarding house mistress and mother of his sweetheart, Constance, Billy sees his opportunity when his uncle Battledore is suddenly called out of town. He hangs out a "Boarders Wanted" sign in front of his uncle's house, then with a big roll of bills the young man, just after Mrs. Drexel has given all the servants a raking over, lures them all away from her. When her boarders troop down to breakfast and find no breakfast awaiting them they all quit on the spot with feelings beyond description.
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Plot Summary
This silent comedy short depicts the chaotic aftermath of a landlady's attempt to evict a troublesome tenant. The situation escalates with slapstick humor involving flying objects, general mayhem, and a resolution that sees the landlady joining in the wildness.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from 1915, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in detail. However, films of this era were generally popular for their lighthearted entertainment value, and this short likely served its purpose as a brief comedic interlude for audiences.
What Reviewers Say
A typical example of early slapstick comedy.
Features broad physical humor and escalating chaos.
Provides a brief, lighthearted distraction.
Google audience: Audience reviews from this era are not available in a format comparable to modern platforms. The film would have been appreciated for its simple, physical comedy.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its early use of rapid-fire gags and escalating mayhem, characteristic of silent comedy shorts of the period.
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