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Broadway Jones
An arrogant young man leaves his Ohio home to make it big on Broadway in New York City when he inherits the family business and $1-million. However, things don't go quite according to his plans. After he blows most of the money, he returns to Ohio to try to sell the family business to raise more money, but complications ensue.
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Plot Summary
A naive young man from a small town inherits a fortune and heads to Broadway, only to be quickly swindled out of his money by a group of con artists. He then takes on various odd jobs to survive and eventually exposes the criminals, reclaiming what is rightfully his.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy-drama from the early days of cinema, 'Broadway Jones' was a typical product of its time, intended for popular entertainment. Contemporary reviews often focused on its broad humor and the performance of its lead actor, Eddie Foy, who was a well-known vaudeville entertainer. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it likely provided amusement to its audiences.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies heavily on slapstick and physical comedy.
Eddie Foy's performance is a central draw for audiences.
The plot follows a familiar rags-to-riches-to-rags-and-back-again narrative.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this 1917 silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
Eddie Foy, the star of 'Broadway Jones,' was famous for his vaudeville act, 'Seven Little Foys,' which was later adapted into a biographical film starring Bob Hope.
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