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An Absent-Minded Cupid (1914)
Short | Short, Comedy

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An Absent-Minded Cupid (1914)

Short | Short, Comedy

Mr. Bookley was so much interested in books that there was little room in his thoughts for anything else. Whether he was shaving, or dressing, or eating, or merely walking on the street, was all the same. He never had his mind on what he ...See moreMr. Bookley was so much interested in books that there was little room in his thoughts for anything else. Whether he was shaving, or dressing, or eating, or merely walking on the street, was all the same. He never had his mind on what he was doing. Thus it was that he would attempt to mix lather in his silk hat or would put the soapy brush in his mouth, or eat soup with a fork. If it had not often been for the fact that he had a remarkably capable valet, there would be no doubt that Mr. Bookley would have one day succeeded in one of his numerous attempts to leave the house clad in his pajamas or whatever article of apparel he might chance to be wearing when the thought struck him. Gwendolyn was a clerk in the bookstore which Mr. Bookley most frequently visited. Between Ernest and George, two other clerks, a jealous rivalry was maintained with Gwendolyn as the object. Ernest, who feared his rival's good looks and polished manner, was filled with delight when Gwendolyn accepted. Just before taking her to dinner. Ernest discovered a hole in his trousers' pocket, and transferred his money to the pocket of his overcoat. Mr. Bookley happened to be dining at the little restaurant when Ernest and Gwendolyn arrived. Leaving, a little while later, he gave a striking demonstration of mental abstraction by taking Ernest's coat with him. When Ernest came to pay the bill, he therefore discovered that his overcoat and money were alike absent. To put the crowning touch on his embarrassment, George appeared, paid Gwendolyn's bill, and took her away with him. When Mr. Bookley discovered his mistake, he was overcome with regret. When he learned into what depths of misery his absent-mindedness had plunged poor Ernest, he immediately resolved to mend matters, so he took Ernest to a jeweler's shop, and insisted on the young man accepting the magnificent engagement ring which he bought. The next day he went to the bookstore, and with much show of anger, threatened to have Ernest discharged. Gwendolyn came to the young man's assistance, and Mr. Bookley after he had seen the young man place the ring on the girl's finger, chuckled and left them together. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
William Wadsworth Bookley Bookley See fewer	Kidnapped (II) (1917)
Gladys Hulette Gwendolyn Gwendolyn See fewer	Her New York (1917)
Julian Reed The Butler The Butler See fewer	The Parson's Button Matcher (1915)
Edward Boulden Ernest (as Edward Boulder) Ernest (as Edward Boulder) See fewer	Mary Stuart (1913)
Harry Beaumont George George See fewer	The Broadway Melody (1929)
Harry Gripp Actor Actor See fewer	Blood Will Tell (1927)
Harry Linson Actor Actor See fewer	The Gates of Eden (1916)