Droppington's Family Tree
Pa Droppington sneaks out of the house to go to the theatre. Amid comic capers he is smitten by a dancer. Meanwhile his son is telling Ma that he's in love with a dancer! She is not happy but he takes her to the theatre (for her birthday). She sees hubby and chases him around, he's also chased by another performer. The son calls a clergyman, Pa saves the girl and they marry at the end.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1915 |
| Director | Walter Wright |
| Runtime | 27 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The short film constructs a classic farce of mistaken identities and chaotic encounters, relying on the theater as the convergence point for all its characters. It explores physical comedy and brisk pacing typical of the era's silent storytelling.
What lingers after the final chase is a lighthearted sense of reconciliation, where youthful romance and marital mischief find an improbably harmonious resolution. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walter Wright
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