Only an Iceman (1911)
John Mayfield is rich, young, and healthy, but seems to be unhappy. So, changing his stylish and costly garments for those of an ordinary laborer, he writes his own recommendation and sallies forth in search of a job. The Monopoly Ice Co. and John are soon connected, and the new iceman proves to be a veritable boon to poor people. He dispenses ice freely and, in some instances, he even contributes his own cash to alleviate the suffering of needy ones. Charming young heiress Violet Claire is delighted to temporarily fill the place of Nora the cook when she's suddenly called away. In her menial capacity it falls to Violet to hail the iceman, who happens to be John. It's a case of love at first sight. The day's work over, John is one ton of ice to the bad and has to make good. There is no room for such as he in the Monopoly Ice Co., and he is peremptorily fired. At home John eats with rare good appetite. In an endeavor to draw solace from his calabash pipe, he dozes into the Land of Dreams, and the girl appears before him with her witching smile. He awakens and determines to buy the ice wagon. Meanwhile, Violet also dreams of the handsome peddler of frozen water. On the morrow, John purchases the ice wagon and his first delivery is at the Claire mansion. Here, forgetting the ice, he helps the "cook" with the kitchen work. They know how to combine work with pleasure, and while busy with the combination the maternal parent "butts in," and the pseudo iceman is again fired. John Mayfield sends his auto and an invitation to Mrs. Claire and her daughter. The ladies eagerly accept. John asks for Violet's hand; Mama is undecided, but John is soon made happy.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| David Horsley | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Violet Mersereau |
