Muggsy Becomes a Hero
Watch TrailerTwo spinsters on their way to church, are accosted by a couple of burly tramps. When Mabel is called to the church meeting with her mother, she sends Muggsy a note asking him to meet her after the service so he may walk home with her. Muggsy is there on time, however, the old ladies are afraid to make the return trip unaccompanied. The pastor asks that a man escort them home. Poor Muggsy gets chosen, and when the trio reach the deserted part of the road, the tramps again appear.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1910 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Frank Powell |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The short film constructs a classic comedic predicament, relying on the contrast between the hero's timidity and his forced role as a protector. It employs a simple, effective plot device with a recurring threat to highlight the irony of Muggsy's situation.
What lingers after viewing is the amusing play on expectations and the era's straightforward moral about duty, all packed into a brisk ten-minute format. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Frank Powell
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With a morning coffee, as a light vignette from the silent film era.
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