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Brains vs. Brawn
Among the suitors of a wealthy widow was a middle aged scientist, and while the woman was glad to regard him as a friend, she did not see how she could ever accept him as a husband. The widow was a great lover of athletics, and one day dragged the professor to witness a meet. As they were about to return, an effort was made to rob the widow, and only because of the bravery of one of the young athletes, was the crook captured and the pocketbook recovered. In a few days it dawned upon the professor that while he might be a big potato in the field of science, he was only a small lemon in the garden of love.
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Plot Summary
A melodrama that likely pitted intellect against physical strength in a dramatic confrontation, typical of the short films of the era. The narrative would have focused on a central conflict resolved through either cunning or brute force.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, contemporary critical reception is not well-documented or preserved. Such films were often seen as simple entertainment and received brief notices at best.
What Reviewers Say
Likely served as a brief, morality-tale-like piece.
Visual storytelling was paramount, relying on dramatic acting.
Reflected common societal tropes of intelligence versus physical prowess.
Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this film due to its age.
Fun Fact
Films from 1912 often had very simple plots and were shown as part of a larger program of shorts, newsreels, and comedies.
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