Too Many Uncles (1914)
The action develops around Henry, a young man whose Uncle Joe insists that the youngster shall marry and settle down. The young man is engaged to a charming young lady, and, believing their marriage is imminent, the uncle is advised that his nephew has been married two months, so that the uncle's financial promise may be realized, Henry being desperately hard pressed for money. When Henry explains the situation to his fiancée, she readily consents to an elopement, because her father forbids an immediate marriage, and she sets 7:30 p.m. that night as the most convenient time. The uncle, overjoyed at the good news, wires that he may be expected any time, and is soon on his way to make the acquaintance of the new member of the family. Uncle Joe arrives unexpectedly and complications follow rapidly. Henry has to have a wife in a hurry. His friend, Billy, and his wife, are to help in the elopement and Henry conceives the idea of passing Billy's wife off as his own little helpmate. After considerable argument, Billy is induced to lend his wife for an hour or two and is, himself, relegated to the position of butler. Uncle Joe is finally admitted and introduced. To make sure the newlyweds really love each other, Uncle Joe insists that they kiss before he gives Henry a check for the amount promised. This enrages Billy and he makes it uncomfortable for Uncle Joe in more ways than most butlers ever conceived. In the meantime, Henry's fiancée becoming anxious, as it is long past 7:30 p.m., phones his apartments. Uncle Joe answers the phone and surprises her with the announcement that Henry has a wife. Incensed at her lover's supposed duplicity, she immediately proceeds to investigate. She arrives on the scene and interrupts what she supposes to be a happy family party. Henry tries to explain, but she will not listen. She returns home and tells her father that Henry has jilted her. Father starts after the culprit with a gun. He arrives with blood in his eye and Henry, seeing that he is getting in too deep for comfort, explains everything. Uncle Joe favors the girl Henry has picked out to be his life's partner and all ends happily.
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GenresComedy
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Ralph Ince | Director |
| Joseph Allen | Writer |
| Marguerite Bertsch | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Anita Stewart | |
| Albert Roccardi | |
| Ralph Ince | |
| Billy Quirk |
