This is one of the few films still available that starred the once-famous French comedian, Max Linder--though he made almost 200 films in all. In his day, he was probably the most famous comedian in the world, but his career was severely damaged by injuries he sustained in WWI and he later committed suicide in the mid-1920s. As a result of this and the degradation of his and MOST silent films, he is practically unknown today.
In this film, Max is having dinner with some friends when he suddenly starts choking. He drinks some water, but then leaves the room. However, it is quickly evident that this was all faked--as he wanted to sneak away to woo a lady! Interestingly enough, the two other men at the dinner party then sneak off as well,...to see the same lady! Eventually, they all end up hiding in her apartment--unaware of the identities of her other suitors until the end.
While this isn't the deepest or most subtle comedy, for 1913, it's pretty good and worth seeing to fans of the silents.
In this film, Max is having dinner with some friends when he suddenly starts choking. He drinks some water, but then leaves the room. However, it is quickly evident that this was all faked--as he wanted to sneak away to woo a lady! Interestingly enough, the two other men at the dinner party then sneak off as well,...to see the same lady! Eventually, they all end up hiding in her apartment--unaware of the identities of her other suitors until the end.
While this isn't the deepest or most subtle comedy, for 1913, it's pretty good and worth seeing to fans of the silents.