A Hero by Proxy (1916)
Timothy and Jeff are living in the tenement district, being sadly in want of funds when Dollie Dalyrmple, a fluffy-haired girl, who has a penchant for "up-lift" work, visits the house, and is rudely assaulted by some roughnecks, who are trying to rob her. Timothy seeing that her assailant is larger than himself, sends Jeff to fight the battle. When Dollie revives it is Timothy she sees, and of course she thanks him and asks him to take her home, which the gallant Timothy gladly does, totally ignoring Jeff, who has a black eye from the encounter. Dollie's father is very grateful, and shows his gratitude in a monetary way. He also discloses the fact that he is the manager of a film company, and then Carter tells him that he is the great star. Dollie's father offers him a contract at a fabulous salary, and asks him to be at the studio in the morning to sign the contract. The next morning Timothy is wandering around looking for something to eat when he sees a picture studio. He sneaks in and is nearly knocked over by a prop boy who is trying to escape the ire of his director. The latter offers the job of props to Timothy, many disastrous predicaments, not so much to himself, as to other directors and sets, but by this action, he calls down upon himself the wrath of some three or four directors. He happens to ask the name of the name of the studio and finds that it is the one where he is to be the star, so promptly he loses his overalls, and presents himself to Dollie and her father, who have just arrived. Later the astonished directors are introduced to the new star, but Timothy loftily ignores them, and assumes his new position, and they, being wise men, forget the morning's incidents, or try to.
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GenresComedy
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Wallace Beery | Director |
| Robert Dillon | Writer |
| Bess Meredyth | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Carter DeHaven | |
| Ruth Clifford | |
| Robert Milasch | |
| Hayward Mack |
