A western comedy concerning a cross road, one night stand, melodramatic company, which goes broke through bad business. A simp cowboy is induced by the manager and soubrette, on whom the simp is stuck, to buy half of the show. His experiences are wild and wonderful. Creative of much laughter. On the same reel with "An Interrupted Nap." - The Moving Picture World, November 14, 1914

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Fred falls in love with an actress he sees on the stage so he buys an interest in the play and takes over the lead role.

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