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By the Light of the Moon (1911) Online

By the Light of the Moon (1911) Online
Original Title :
By the Light of the Moon
Genre :
Movie / Short / Drama
Year :
1911
Directror :
Edwin S. Porter
Type :
Movie
Rating :
6.9/10

By the light of the old, old moon, they are spooning, when their blissful occupation is interrupted by an eavesdropping tramp who sees possibilities of blackmail. A tribute is demanded, and... See full summary

By the Light of the Moon (1911) Online

By the light of the old, old moon, they are spooning, when their blissful occupation is interrupted by an eavesdropping tramp who sees possibilities of blackmail. A tribute is demanded, and awarded, and the lovers resume the sentimental session. In the way of lovers, the talk turns to marriage. They discuss her father's stubborn opposition, the chance of making him consent to their marriage. They determine to foil the old gentleman and marry in spite of him. The lovers decide to elope, in no less startling a manner than by an aeroplane, which they do, only to be seen by the irate parent, who pursues the car of the air in his automobile. Straight, fast, steadily, the aeroplane proceeds on its way to a minister and gets there long enough before the arrival of the father to receive the marital blessing, and afford the old gent a healthy excuse for his wrath. A year or so goes by and we see the young husband phoning the doctor that, well, we know what it is about when we glimpse at the ...


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A comedy that holds the interest and leaves the audience in good humor. The elopement in an aeroplane and the succeeding race with the automobile suggest interesting modern possibilities. But the father is just as irate as fathers used to be when they followed eloping couples on horseback or in wagons. The doctor's hurried trip, accompanied by the stork is an interesting bit of work which amuses, while conveying some touch of excitement. And then at the end, when the father discovers that the stork carried a double burden his rueful countenance affords a good reason for a hearty laugh. The mechanical portion of this production has been worked out with care and close attention to details and in most of the scenes the photography is good. - The Moving Picture World, March 23, 1911