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An Academy Romance
(1914) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by (unknown)
Cast: Richard Rosson [Dick], Vera Sisson [Vera], Howard C. Hickman [Ed], Edward Peters, M.J. Hagerman, Ed Page
Powers Picture Plays production; distributed by The Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Incorporated. / Produced by Pat Powers. / Released 9 February 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Drama: Romance.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? The boys of a military academy are at their summer camp, and their greatest form of amusement is to perpetrate practical jokes on Dick, a freshman. When visiting day arrives at the camp. Vera, Dick’s fiancée, and her parents visit the persecuted freshman. The girl notes that Dick seems to be down at the mouth, and in answer in her inquiry, he tells her his troubles. The girl suggests that Dick perpetrate a joke on his own behalf. He agrees to her scheme, and as a result, Vera is introduced to the boys as Dick’s sister. Hoping to make good with her through Dick, all change their manner toward him, and Dick becomes the lion of the camp. One after another, the boys propose to Vera, but to each she says, “I will give you my answer at twelve tonight at the dance.” Each believes himself to be the lucky one, until the clock points to twelve. Then all gather at the appointed spot. True to her word, Vera keeps the appointment. From the crowd of suitors, she chooses Dick, the persecuted freshman.
Reviews: [The Moving Picture World, 7 February 1914, page ?] A very neat programme announcement, containing the names of the cast, precedes this picture. It is a light romance, with a summer camp of military cadets as an attractive setting. The plebe turns the tables on his tormentors by making them think his sister is his sweetheart. They all propose and are rejected in turn. A pleasing feature offering with which to vary a heavy programme.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 26 November 2022.
References: Braff-Short n. 25 : Website-IMDb.
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