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  • The Ransom (1912)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
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The Ransom (1912)
Short | Comedy, Short
Eddie and Gertie are playing and Eddie feels a tender passion for Gertie. Emboldened by her advances, he teases for a kiss. Gertie is something of a coquette and imitates the actions of some adult she has seen. She declines to yield with ...See moreEddie and Gertie are playing and Eddie feels a tender passion for Gertie. Emboldened by her advances, he teases for a kiss. Gertie is something of a coquette and imitates the actions of some adult she has seen. She declines to yield with much dignity and Eddie is astonished, for he had stolen numerous kisses without a protest on the part of his little playmate. Eddie is also very much in earnest in his desire, and when Gertie gives him her ultimatum in no uncertain tones, he casts about for some means to obtain the caress. Stealing her dolly he fastens it to a fishing line, and holding the precious doll at a distance, just out of her reach, he announces the terms of the ransom, which is a kiss. Gertie resolves not to capitulate, and Eddie is firm. After a series of pretty scenes Gertie surrenders and yields, announcing that she does so only to regain possession of her dolly, but Eddie is satisfied and waxes pompous as he congratulates himself on his resourceful mind. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Harry C. Mathews
Producer
Pat Powers
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Updated Jul 17, 1912
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Jul 17, 1912 (United States)

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