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Countess Sweedie
Countess Von Swatt goes on a slumming party and loses one of her calling cards in the "hash house" where Sweedie works. Sweedie finds the card. Next day an invitation to a ball to be given by Mr. Wealth is delivered by Sweedie by mistake.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy and spoiled young countess arrives in America with her chaperone, seeking a husband. She uses the pseudonym 'Sweedie' to avoid attention, but her eccentric and often clumsy attempts to navigate American society lead to humorous misunderstandings and romantic complications. Her true identity is eventually revealed amidst the chaos.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy from 1914, formal critical reception in the modern sense is scarce. Contemporary reviews likely focused on the humor and performances, typical for the era's short films. It was produced by the Thanhouser Company, known for its quality productions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic situations.
Florence Turner's performance as the titular Countess was likely a highlight.
Appreciated for its charming, albeit simple, narrative structure.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
Countess Sweedie was part of a series of 'Sweedie' comedies featuring Florence Turner, capitalizing on the character's popularity.
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