From Hand to Mouth
As a penniless man worries about how he will manage to eat, he is joined by a young waif and her dog, who are in the same predicament. Meanwhile, across town a dishonest lawyer is working with a gang of criminals, trying to swindle an innocent young heiress out of her inheritance. As the heiress is on her way home from the lawyer's office, she notices the young man and the waif in the midst of their latest problem with the authorities, and she rescues them. Later on, the young man will have an unexpected opportunity to repay her for her kindness.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Crime |
| Director | Alfred J. Goulding |
| Runtime | 22 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (28 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic comedic plot, deftly intertwining the fates of a penniless man, a street urchin, and a kind-hearted heiress. It relies on the stark contrast between worlds of poverty and greed to propel the narrative from despair into thrilling misadventure.
Those who tire of overly complex plots will find joy in this whirlwind of silent-era physical comedy and charming coincidence. What lingers after the final reel is the pure, uncomplicated satisfaction of a well-executed farce. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alfred J. Goulding
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Best enjoyed in a lighthearted mood to fully appreciate the silent-era slapstick and charm.
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