Won by a Foot (1911)
Woman with attractive looking hosiery, boots and lingerie, is followed by a man, whose shoes and hose show refinement. There is a short walk and a tramp's feet are shown on a bench. Tramp is discovered by a policeman and is given the "hot foot" treatment and runs, bumping into the woman. He is slugged by the gallant and then chased by a policeman. Tramp runs up an alley followed by the guardian of the public safety. The copper evidently tires of the chase and seeks a saloon to quench his thirst. The woman seats herself on a park bench and admires the scenery. She is joined by the masher, who seats himself beside her. The man edges over toward her and she naively moves away. This is followed by a gradual understanding and the couple move toward one another, being mutually attracted. There is a season of foot flirtation, which is ludicrous in the extreme. It is a new language, but is perfectly understandable, and speaks volumes without improper suggestion. Hunger is depicted by the foot signs and the couple arise, two souls with a single thought (or foot) and they move away, evidently favorably impressed with each other. The scene reverts to a restaurant, where the obsequious waiter is shown catering to their wants and hunger is apparently appeased, if the foot movements are any criterion by which to judge. At a stage in the luncheon, by clever manipulation of the camera, the full length figures of the diners are shown and there is something of a surprise in store for the audience.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Carl Laemmle | Producer |
