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Snakeville's Peace-Maker
Mustang Pete receives a letter from his daughter, Sophie, who is away at boarding school, asking permission to bring some girls home with her to spend their vacation. Mustang flatly refuses. That afternoon he and Slippery Slim have a fight over a checker game, and to get "square" Slim advertises the fact that he will pay his ranch hands double the salary that Mustang will pay. As a result Slim gets all of Mustang's helpers. Mustang then writes to Sophie and tells her to bring home the girls if she cares to. The girls arrive the following day and Mustang has an abundance of help, all of Slim's helpers deserting him.
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Plot Summary
A short silent film, likely a comedy Western. Specific plot details are scarce due to its age and obscurity. It is presumed to involve the characters and setting associated with the 'Snakeville' series, known for its slapstick humor and rural frontier situations.
Critical Reception
Information regarding critical reception for "Snakeville's Peace-Maker" is virtually non-existent due to its age and the limited surviving records of early 20th-century short films. It was part of a series that was popular in its time for its lighthearted, comedic approach to Western themes.
What Reviewers Say
As a historical curiosity, it represents an early form of Western comedy.
Likely relied on physical comedy and stereotypical characters for its humor.
Its contemporary reception was probably positive among audiences seeking simple entertainment.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and obscurity, there are no available Google user reviews or summaries.
Fun Fact
The 'Snakeville' series, of which 'Snakeville's Peace-Maker' is a part, was produced by the Nestor Film Company, one of the earliest permanent film studios in Hollywood.
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