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A Cure for Suffragettes
Caroline Spankhurst and her suffragette brigade conclude to stop at nothing, so in their dauntless enthusiasm they forget their babies peacefully reposing on the sidewalk. The babies fall into the hands of the traffic squad, ordered to keep clear streets. A small-sized riot is taking place, but every mother's a suffragette so why cry "Help?"
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Plot Summary
A satirical short film that humorously depicts a fictional scenario where a doctor develops a 'cure' for the growing suffragette movement. The film follows the doctor's attempts to administer this cure, which leads to absurd and comedic situations as the women react in unexpected ways. It plays on societal anxieties of the time regarding women's growing political voice.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1913, contemporary critical reviews in the modern sense are scarce. However, such films were generally reviewed based on their entertainment value and comedic effectiveness. 'A Cure for Suffragettes' was likely seen as a lighthearted, albeit potentially controversial, piece of entertainment reflecting the public discourse surrounding the suffrage movement.
What Reviewers Say
A humorous, albeit dated, satirical take on the suffragette movement.
Reflects societal attitudes and anxieties of the early 20th century through comedy.
An example of early cinema's engagement with contemporary social issues.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable for this early silent short film.
Fun Fact
This film is an example of 'anti-suffrage' propaganda often found in early cinema, using comedy to mock and discourage the women's suffrage movement.
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