Mutt and Jeff and the Blackhand (1911)
Only two years in the Land of the Almighty Dollar, and Mariangelo Pinozzi and his good wife, Francesca, are the happy owners of a busy fruit stand, which unfortunately comes under the notice of the Black Hand Society. Unless Mariangelo contributes the large sum of money thrice asked by the dreaded bomb throwers, he and Francesca will journey forth to that undiscovered country whence no traveler ever returns. As time is nearly up, poor Pinozzi grows frantic with fear. Mutt and Jeff approach. They have a whole dime to spend, they also have a well-developed case of "appetitis." The bananas look very inviting, and they are very filling. With a "lead us to them" rush, the hungry twain swoop upon the gesticulating Sicilian. As the bananas do the disappearing act, Mariangelo gets an inspiration. Will Muitt and Jeff take charge of the fruit stand for one week, or two, or longer, eat all the fruit they want and take all the receipts? Will they, huh? So, while Mr. and Mrs. Pinozzi scamper to safely, Mutt and Jeff take possession of the business. The Black Hand cannot be trifled with; Mariangelo has not "come across" and the kidnappers get to work. Mutt and Jeff are soon captured and taken before the Presiding Bunch of Crooks, who fail to find any resemblance between Mutt and Jeff and the Pinozzi couple. Peeved over this measly trick, they force "the long and the short of it" to join the "ranks." This is done, with the aid of numerous stilettos acting as accelerators. The police have been over-active of late; why not blow up Headquarters? Lots are drawn and the fatal slip of paper goes to Mutt. Luckily for him the Chief of Police has heard of this Black Hand meeting and sends out a number of his best men to corral the entire outfit. After a nice mix-up, Mutt, Jeff and the Black Handers are taken to Headquarters. Jeff is recognized as an old time friend of the Chief, who treats him to a good cigar, while poor Mutt goes to a dark dungeon because the tell-tale slip of paper is found on him. Alas. Poor Mutt.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Bud Fisher | Writer |
| David Horsley | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Sam D. Drane | |
| Gus Alexander |
