The Rival Dramatists (1911)
The barnyard gathering in the early dawn of day bring the denizens of the coup and pen in unison with one another, so far at least as the extent of their appetite. Chevalier de Rostrando, a middle aged French gentleman, enters his well-kept barnyard with it sleek groomed cows and horses, brilliant plumed birds and rolling fat swine who pay tribute to his entrée. In the meantime the opposition camp moves into line with Se the Crosse leading the entourage. His rendezvous is in direct contrast with his rival for dramatic honors. American farm pictures grace his wall, the old welcome dinner bell is made of corn, that is, with what was left over after making the crystal liquid that rests peacefully in Grosse's demijohn. The pig, goose, turkey and donkey are bewailing the absence of food and Grosse's headaches from the night before. He is in little frame of mind to further his prospects of out-generaling his rival. When the manuscript of his crowning effort has returned "with thanks" he is desperate, and to add to his agitated feelings he finds an announcement in the morning paper of the "unparalleled success of the one epoch-making drama of the age: 'Chevalier de Rostrand the hero of the hour.'" His rage knows no bounds and in his fury he demands red ink, red as blood, to convey a telegram of death. The challenge given is accepted and the French and American orosters settle the difficulty a la barnyard style.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| William Nicholas Selig | Producer |
