The Dumb Wooing (1915)
Carter and Johnson are the two who would win their way into the heart of Phyllis Boggs. But whenever they come to pay their respects, it takes them so long to blurt out the formal salutation owing to an impediment in their speech that the patience of Phyllis is taxed to more than its carrying capacity. Consequently, it is not long before she tires of the contortions the pair go through on the occasion of each visit, and seeks a new beau. William Graham, the favorite with Phyllis, is hardly the favorite with her father. The latter insists that Phyllis consent to marry either of the two originals. Carter and Johnson are told that they will be given five minutes each in Phyllis's company, during which time they will not be allowed to speak a word, just manifest their devotion and affection by action. Carter enters the room and proceeds to make his love plain, first on one knee and then on the other. Phyllis thinks he has been bereft of his speech and is more disgusted than ever. She hastily pushes him behind the screen as Johnson appears. In identically the same manner Johnson evidences his love. His pantomimic manifestation does not make a hit with Phyllis, who rushes him behind the screen so that he will not be present when Graham calls. Presently the latter enters and soon Phyllis and he are absorbed in that favorite pastime of lovers, osculation. From behind the screen the two young men view the unpleasant sight, and they are unable to restrain themselves. Their protests are met by a command to leave the house and they leave the place not a little dejected as Phyllis remains in the embrace of the fortunate William.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Will Louis | Director |
| Bannister Merwin | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Raymond McKee | |
| Maxine Brown | |
| Dallas Welford | |
| Yale Benner |
