The Life Saver (1913)
Bored with the attentions that fond mammas and pretty girls shower upon him at the fashionable summer resort, Cutey is constantly obliged to evade their approaches. This time he is driven off the hotel veranda. Ethel, the belle of the resort, has many admirers, but she cares not a whit for any of them. She, too, seeks respite from their attentions in seclusion. She goes for a walk on the beach. Jack, the life guard, has received a letter from his girl asking him to come to see her; he is bemoaning the fact that he cannot get away from his duties. Cutey comes toward him and offers to take his place while he goes to see his girl, Cutey rushes off and soon returns in a bathing suit. The guard leaves. Ethel is ready to take a dip in the surf. Looking very trim and pretty in her silk bathing suit, she strolls near to where Cutey is standing. Several girls are with her. Ethel admires Cutey and is vexed when he refuses to show her any attention. She conceives a plan whereby she will arouse his interest. Running out into the water, she pretends she is drowning, Cutey goes to her aid and swims with her to shore. She enjoys his sympathy, as he rubs her hands to bring her back to consciousness. He is completely deceived, as are all of the others who gather around. Cutey makes an appointment with Ethel for that afternoon on the beach. Ethel is on time, but Cutey is late. When he arrives, she refuses to speak. He goes down to the water's edge. Suddenly he rushes off and comes back in a bathing suit. He has planned with the life guard to fool Ethel. Out among the dashing waves, Cutey pretends he is drowning. Ethel sees this and when he is brought to the beach she helps to revive him. When he is dressed, Cutey and Ethel make up and she decides to marry. Cutey is allowed only fifteen minutes to get the ring. He creates a sensation as he runs through the town and is followed by a large crowd on his way back. All cheer as he plants the ring on Ethel's finger and kisses her lovingly.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Wilfrid North | Director |
| James Young | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Wally Van | |
| Lillian Walker | |
| Arthur Ashley |
