The Capitulation of the Major (1915)
Major Andrews, a gouty, retired military officer, governs his household with strict military discipline; being a widower, he feels double responsibility for his vivacious daughter Lillian. Every morning before breakfast he has the butler blow "Reveille" on the bugle while the gardener fires a small cannon and hoists the American flag on the lawn. The Major has a strong aversion to young men. Jack is deeply in love with Lillian and she with him, but the Major has little use for him. The Major "entertains" the young man by explaining very earnestly to him with a large map the progress of the war in Europe. Finally, poor Jack manages to escape and join Lillian while the old fellow is hunting his misplaced glasses. They start to play golf, but when the Major discovers their absence, he starts out after them, wild with rage, and commands Lillian to march herself into the house. She is inclined to mutiny, but habit proves too strong, and saluting, military fashion, she ruefully obeys, while Jack makes himself scarce. He holds a small court-martial and announces that Lillian must never speak to Jack again without permission. She tries tears and temper to move the old fellow, but without avail. Suddenly, she thinks of his great fondness for smoking and a long, cool drink. The "medical corps" is pressed into service and unduly influenced by Lillian, the doctor tells the Major he is in very bad condition and must stop both habits. This method proves very effective, and when his rations go down to crackers and milk he soon cries "Nuff." Lillian and Jack remember his command and do not speak to each other, but when they bring in cigars and liquors the Major, although he blusters some at first, surrenders, giving Jack and Lillian his blessing. He then sits down to his war map and enjoys his first mint julep and cigar for many days, while Jack collects the "war indemnity" by stealing a kiss from Lillian.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Wilfrid North | Director |
| William Addison Lathrop | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Jay Dwiggins | |
| Lillian Walker | |
| Garry McGarry | |
| Frank Currier |
