The Plot That Failed (1909)
An old farmer and his wife are sitting at the table. He is reading a paper in which an advertisement meets his gaze. He shows it to his wife and they at once decide to purchase the farm described. They get ready and at once leave for the agents. At about the same time two prospectors examine the farm, find indications of rich ore, congratulate themselves upon their discovery and start immediately for the agents to secure the property. The farmer, however, reaches there first, pays over his money, gets the necessary documents and is ready to leave when the speculators enter. They are disappointed in not being able to secure the property, offer to buy the farm at a substantial increase but are refused. A week later the two men make the farmer a visit, offer him a large amount for the property and are again refused. Coming outside, they plan to scare the old man into disposing of the farm. That night, when the old couple have retired, the two men rig themselves up as ghosts, tap on the bedroom window and succeed in frightening the new owners almost to death. The next morning the old man, in looking about the place, notices footprints near the window. He is convinced that somebody is playing a joke on him, goes at once to a hardware store, purchases a large bear trap and that night sets it near the window. The couple are awakened from their sleep by the taps on the window. The taps are immediately followed by terrific yells. The old farmer jumps up, grabs his gun and rushes outside, where he finds the speculator fast in the trap. The schemer begs for mercy, the farmer finally releases him and gives him a good kick as he runs away.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Van Dyke Brooke | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| Maurice Costello | |
| Robert Gaillard |
