The Rocky Road of Love (1914)
In order to make the acquaintance of Simon Griggs, a bashful and nervous bachelor, Emmeline Burr, a spinster of independent means, drops her purse in a crowded street, and, knowing he is behind her, hopes he will pick it up and restore it to her. The scheme works finely, but unfortunately, a policeman sees him pick up the purse and arrests him. Emmeline agitatedly follows them and satisfactorily explains the affair. Griggs is released, and now that his acquaintance is made, she does not intend to let it drop, and invites him to call. He is greatly embarrassed and hurries home. She then decides to call on him. She finds he is a painter and decorator and a happy inspiration occurs to her. She tells him she wishes her home decorated and painted. He commences work at once, but gets nervous again and awkwardly knocks over a stepladder with rolls of paper on it, with the result that when it strikes Emmeline, she faints in his arms. He is completely unmanned. Other ludicrous and embarrassing incidents rapidly follow one another, ending up by Griggs, in declaring his passionate love, sweeping table-cloth, dishes, chafing-dish and all into Emmeline's lap. The alcohol lamp lands in the lace curtains, and the room is soon ablaze. The firemen arrive, but Griggs proves that, while he may be nervous, he is no coward. He rescues Emmeline and carries her safely down the fire escape. Both are soaking wet and soot-covered, but sit side by side on a garden seat, where Griggs finishes his proposal. With an ecstatic look upon her face, he receives her sweetly whispered "yes" and presses her to his heaving chest.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| George D. Baker | Director |
| Courtney Ryley Cooper | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Flora Finch | |
| Jay Dwiggins |
