The Hobo's Rest Cure
The Hobo's Rest Cure

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The Hobo's Rest Cure

1912
Movie
20 min
English

Bill Grogan, a happy hobo, having successfully eluded all sorts of allurements to go to work and having discharged himself from several easy jobs after numerous attempts to get painlessly injured, frightens a chauffeur into believing that he had been injured by a baby carriage. Eventually he reaches the limit of his restful ambition by getting a cot in a hospital.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This short silent film likely depicted a humorous scenario involving a hobo seeking a "rest cure," which in the context of 1912 cinema, would have been a comedic take on social class and leisure. The narrative probably revolved around the unexpected or absurd ways a vagrant might experience or disrupt a concept of rest, contrasting with the typical expectations of such cures.

Critical Reception

As a very early silent film, "The Hobo's Rest Cure" would have been received as a simple piece of entertainment, likely appreciated for its comedic elements and brevity. Specific critical reviews from its release are not widely documented or preserved, but films of this era were generally judged by their ability to amuse and engage a broad audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted comedic premise.

  • A brief and amusing diversion typical of early cinema.

  • Likely found favor with audiences for its simple, accessible humor.

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Fun Fact

Films from 1912, like 'The Hobo's Rest Cure,' were often shown in nickelodeon theaters, which were small, popular venues that played a significant role in the development of cinema as a mass medium.

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