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A Sweet Pickle
“Handy girl” at a local bakery Molly is sent to deliver a cake to a wealthy customer's home. Upon arriving, Molly learns that the household is hosting a party but has exactly thirteen guests—an unlucky number. To break the bad luck, Jack, the son of the house insists that his mother invite Molly to join the party as the fourteenth guest. This arrangement sparks jealousy in Flora, a wealthy girl who is in love with Jack. To sabotage her, the jealous rival takes Molly and dresses her in a ridiculous, unflattering outfit to embarrass her in front of the high-society crowd. Molly keeps her head and comes out a winner.
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Plot Summary
A young man finds himself in a series of awkward and comical situations after he tries to impress the woman he admires. His attempts to appear sophisticated and successful lead to increasingly embarrassing predicaments, testing his charm and resourcefulness.
Critical Reception
As a silent short comedy from the mid-1920s, "A Sweet Pickle" was likely viewed as light entertainment typical of its era. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would have focused on its comedic timing and the performances of its actors in a format designed for widespread appeal.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies on physical comedy and situational misunderstandings for its humor.
Performances are energetic, fitting the fast-paced comedic style of the silent era.
A lighthearted diversion typical of short films from the 1920s.
Google audience: Information on audience reception from Google users for this silent short film is not available due to its age and limited distribution history.
Fun Fact
Mildred Harris, who had a significant career in silent films and was once married to Charlie Chaplin, plays one of the lead roles in this short production.
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