Tony the barber, with aspirations above his calling, has had ample opportunity, during the periods between customers, to acquaint himself with the fact that the over-production of American ... See full summary
The Count of Noaccount (1910) Online
Tony the barber, with aspirations above his calling, has had ample opportunity, during the periods between customers, to acquaint himself with the fact that the over-production of American heiresses and shortage of titled noblemen, is commented upon in daily papers. Reading of Lawncrest, a mountain resort, being unusually well supplied in this respect. Tony conceives the foolish idea of masquerading as an Italian Count in the hope of capturing an heiress for a wife. He purchases an impressive outfit at a second-hand clothing parlor, sends a telegram to the leading hotel, reserving a suite of rooms, and sallies forth in his quest for wealth. At Lawncrest, preparations for a hay ride were in progress when the bogus Count's telegram arrived. The landlord, proud of the distinction of entertaining the nobility, announces the fact to his guests. The hay ride is immediately postponed by the girls, much to the chagrin of the boys, who do not hesitate to show their displeasure. The girls ...