The Strenuous Life (1914)
Jennie Beggles is a buxom farmer girl with ambitions. Claude St. Clair, who farms the adjoining section of land, loves but is not loved by Jennie. The Owl Film Company is strong for "types" in its special brand of movies. Jennie sees their advertisement and decides to become a leading woman. She steals away in the dead of night. Claude Ct. Clair follows in her footsteps, when he runs across the advertisement of the film company. Jennie suits the manager of the film company and becomes a movie heroine. Claude happens along and is inserted into one of Jennie's scenes by the manager. Claude tries to make love to Jennie. She resents his advances. Jennie's mother and father read the alluring ad of the Owl Film Company, and decide also to secure jobs as movie actors. When Claude tries to kiss Jennie she secures a pistol. Claude flees with Jennie and the entire company in pursuit. Claude is saved when Jennie's mother recognizes her. True love has its reward when Claude battles with another movie actor who tries to press his attentions upon Jennie.
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GenresComedy
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Allen Curtis | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| George Larkin | |
| Cleo Madison | |
| William Dale | |
| Mae Talbot |
