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The Niggard
The clerk has money to pay the last installment on his home, occupied by his old mother and himself, but meeting a fellow clerk and two girls is "forced" to treat in order to show that he really is no tightwad.
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Plot Summary
This film is an early example of cinema that is unfortunately lost to time. Details regarding its plot and characters are not readily available through historical records, making it difficult to provide a summary. The film likely touched upon themes prevalent in early 20th-century cinema, potentially involving social issues or melodrama, but specific plot points remain undocumented.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1914, "The Niggard" has no readily available critical reception from modern or contemporary sources. Information about its release, distribution, and audience reception is scarce, making it impossible to gauge its impact or critical standing. Its status as a lost film further contributes to the lack of documented reviews or analyses.
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Fun Fact
This film is considered a 'lost film,' meaning no known copies of it exist today, making any detailed analysis or historical commentary impossible.
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