(A Successful Failure)

Content: Ray and Roy Cheep are both in love with the charming manicurist, but each is unaware of his brother's "affairs." The lady, however, encourages both of them. The two boys are hard up, but live in hopes of their rich uncle loosening up with a substantial allowance. Finally the uncle tells them that he will give $1,000 to the one who marries first. They each go off for a license and a minister, but when they arrive at Miss Charmer's house they find her about to go out with uncle. The next day then each receive a check for $1,000, which helps to console them for the loss of the charming lady.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Comedy

Runtime:

10 minutes

Year:

1913

Production companies:

The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Actors:

Miss Charmer

The Uncle

The Unsuccessful Suitor