A father (John Bunny) has some friends over for dinner with him and his daughter. The younger man professes his love for Bunny's daughter and reads a long poem to her about this. Father is not pleased and forbids the daughter from seeing him. As a result, she falls ill and the father is concerned. A 'doctor' (the girl's lover in disguise) agrees to see her and the dopey dad has no idea it's the guy he hates. Fortunately, the father relents and agrees to give them his blessing.

Like so many early films, the acting is a bit over the top, with various gesticulations by Bunny at times. This is pretty normal for 1911...so I just advise you to bear with it and accept it for what it is. However, despite John Bunny being a comedian, I wouldn't really consider this a comedy in the traditional sense...and has none of the usual slapstick you'd associate with comedies of the era. Instead, it's a mildly comedic situation. And because of this, I actually appreciate it more than the silly and over the top slapstick films of the era (which features a lot of meaningless violence and little in the way of story).

By the way, the other current review on this site says that John Bunny plays a doctor. This is a mistake...he plays the father. I am sure I have made a few mistakes here and there with my reviews, so I am not trying to be critical...just trying to make sure it's correct.

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Love! What a wonderful thing is love. Cupid is a specialist in aching hearts and for sick men and maidens. Alice Linton falls in love with Percy Primrose, a young poet. Papa Linton says, "Cut out the poetry and keep the muse out of the family." He will not father-in-law a sentimental versifier. Alice is deeply smitten with Percy and she cannot be comforted, falls into a decline and looks very ill. Her father is anxious about her and hastens to see the family physician. Percy consults the doctor in advance of the father, however, and tells him all about Alice's trouble and his love for her. The old doctor is a friend of the young people and arranges to help them. When the father calls, the doctor feigns sickness and sends Percy, disguised as "Doctor Cupid," to attend the young lady's case. Dr. Cupid comes to see Alice and after making himself known she immediately begins to improve. "Marvelous!" cries her father. Dr. Cupid calls the next day and Mr. Linton notices the doctor and his daughter are very fond of each other. The climax comes when Dr. Cupid asks Mr. Linton for his daughter and gains his consent to their marriage, then removes his wig and reveals himself, Percy Primrose, the poet. The deed is done, papa cannot go back on his word and Percy wins Alice as his inspiration and poetry of life.

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