An American Count (1910)
Clara Blakeman receives a letter from a girlfriend in France stating that she has arranged for her to meet Count de Barbes who is about to visit America. The friend also sends a photograph of the Count. She notifies Ralph Dexmore, her lover, that their engagement is broken. Ralph loses no time in calling on Clara for an explanation, but her ears are closed to his pleadings. In the meantime Clara's father has learned of the Count's visit and of the effect it has had on his daughter. He much prefers a plain American to a foreign Count as a son-in-law and conceives an idea whereby he can "sidetrack" the Count. He informs Ralph of his scheme and the young man enters into it. Taking a photograph of the Count, the father and Ralph go to a costumer where Ralph is "made up" to look like the Count. The bogus Count now call. He is received graciously by Clara and wins her. The father gives his consent with remarkable alacrity, much to the girl's delight. A hasty wedding is arranged and a few friends invited. After the ceremony the father steps forward, removes the disguise from the "Count" and says to his daughter, "Your husband is nothing more than a true American citizen." Just at that moment a servant brings in a card announcing the real Count de Barbes, who is shown in. His appearance and actions afford considerable amusement for the guests. The Count loses no time in getting down on his knees and pleading for the girl's love. But Clara's father takes a hand. He calls the servants and the poor Count is thrown out of the house bodily.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Arthur Hotaling | Writer |
| Siegmund Lubin | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Harry Myers | |
| Ethel Elder | |
| Howard M. Mitchell | |
| Guy Oliver |
