A leader of New York society leaves her ship bound for Europe ,in disguise as a maid, to prevent her son's marrying into a lower class. Also converging on her home are a crook also disguised (as a deacon) several reporters and the police.
If you have about an hour and you want to see a rich lady look completely stressed out while wearing a servant's outfit, this is for you. It’s perfect for people who like silent comedies where everyone is making very big faces to explain their feelings. If you hate old movies where the plot relies on people being too...
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Melville W. Brown
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"If you have about an hour and you want to see a rich lady look completely stressed out while wearing a servant's outfit, this is for you. It’s perfect for people who like silent comedies where everyone is making very big faces to explain their feelings. If you hate old movies where the plot relies on people being too dumb to recognize their own family members, you’re gonna hate this one. Mrs. De Peyster is the main character and she is just... a lot. She thinks she's the queen of New York soc..."
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