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Just Brown’s Luck
Brown is troubled with an over-abundance of affection, and his wife and mother-in-law convince him of their displeasure in many ways. Brown has a friend who has never met Brown's folks, and becomes acquainted with Mrs. Brown while she is with her mother. He invites them for an automobile ride and manages to start up the automobile as soon as Mrs. Brown has seated herself, leaving her mother behind. That worthy lady, however, runs after the machine and refuses to get lost. The friend has sent word to Brown to meet him at a restaurant, and Brown has a lot of nice champagne iced and awaits his guests. He is thunderstruck when his wife walks in, soon followed by his mother-in-law, who sit down to enjoy his hospitality.
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Plot Summary
This short film, a melodrama, likely centers on the character of Brown and the series of unfortunate events or 'luck' that befall him. As was common in early cinema, the narrative would probably explore his struggles and perhaps a resolution, intended to evoke sympathy or amusement from the audience.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1913, "Just Brown's Luck" predates modern critical review aggregation. Information on its reception is extremely limited and difficult to verify through contemporary sources. Any available commentary would likely be found in trade publications of the era or historical film archives.
What Reviewers Say
The film's genre suggests a simple, character-driven narrative.
Early short films often relied on broad comedy or straightforward melodrama.
The title implies a focus on the protagonist's misfortunes.
Google audience: Due to the age and obscurity of this film, there is no discernible audience reception or summary available from Google users.
Fun Fact
As a one-reel short from the early silent era, "Just Brown's Luck" would have been shown as part of a larger program at a nickelodeon or cinema, often accompanied by live music and sometimes sound effects.
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