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Universal Ike's Wooing
"They died for love. Locked in each other's arms, they capsized the boat and sank beneath the surface of the dismal waters without a murmur." Thus the romantic Mary reads and her youthful imagination is first with the noble sentiment.
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Plot Summary
In this silent short, Ike is smitten with a young woman and attempts to win her affection. His clumsy and over-the-top attempts at courtship lead to a series of comedic mishaps. The film follows Ike's increasingly desperate, and ultimately futile, efforts to impress his intended, highlighting the humor in his lack of social grace.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from the silent era, specific critical reviews from its release are scarce. However, films of this nature were generally produced for broad entertainment, relying on physical comedy and simple, relatable scenarios to garner audience appeal. Its release suggests it was considered a standard offering for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Relied on broad physical comedy typical of the era.
Simple, lighthearted romantic plot.
A standard short film for early cinema entertainment.
Google audience: As a silent short from 1914, there is no available user review data from Google.
Fun Fact
This film is part of the 'Ike' series, featuring the character Ike as a recurring figure in early American comedies, often portrayed as a well-meaning but bumbling protagonist.
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