A Lucky Strike
Bill is a rich miner but wants a wife. He advertises in an Eastern paper and receives a response from Nellie and Eleanor, but doesn't know it was sent as a joke. When he travels East to meet them, they have the cook pose as the writer of the response.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1915 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Arthur Hotaling |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The short film constructs a classic farce from the clash between a naive prospector and sophisticated city women, relying on minimal setups to create maximum confusion. It explores the humor of mistaken identity through the exaggerated pantomime typical of the silent era.
What lingers after viewing is the charm of a simple, well-executed joke about pride and pretense. The playful absurdity of the situation delivers gentle, timeless comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arthur Hotaling
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