It's not complete...and it is a real shame...but I like what I could see.

Mack Swain first played the Ambrose character while working at Keystone Studio. However, after leaving to work for other companies (in this case The L-KO Kompany), he continued to make Ambrose comedies.

In this film, Ambrose receives a letter saying he's inherited a seaside hotel. Once at the Wave Crest Inn, TWO people named 'U. R. Dunn' arrive...causing quite the confusion. One is a broker whose wife arrives and the broker is expected the next day. The other is a man who makes garbage cans...and Ambrose puts him in the room with the broker's wife! So how does it all end? Well...I have no idea as the final portion of the film is missing...a not very uncommon thing for such early movies.

It's really a shame that the final portion is not known to exist any more. It's because unlike most of the slapstick comedies of the day, this one has more plot and subtlety...and I assume in its complete form would be a really good Ambrose film.

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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Ambrose and his wife are going to take charge of a seabeach hotel.

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