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Wanted, a Sister
In the college play, Tom and his room-mate, "Bunch," take prominent and successful parts, Tom as the hero and "Bunch" as the heroine, in which he is an excellent female impersonator. The day after the performance, "Bunch" makes an engagement to take a real chorus girl to dinner. Unexpectedly his mother comes to college to visit him and he makes Tom take the girl.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film tells the story of a young woman seeking a sister. Details of the plot are scarce due to the film's age and limited available information.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film, specific critical reception is not widely documented in modern databases. Films from this era were often viewed as novelties and entertainment, with reviews differing greatly from contemporary standards.
What Reviewers Say
Historical context suggests early cinema was appreciated for its technical novelty.
Films of this era were generally viewed as simple entertainment pieces.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this 1912 film is not available.
Fun Fact
The year 1912 was a significant period for the burgeoning film industry, with motion pictures rapidly evolving from short novelties to more complex narrative forms.
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