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1913 William Wadsworth Alice Washburn Harry Beaumont C.J. Williams
Original Title :
Over the Back Fence
Genre :
Movie / Comedy / Short
Year :
1913
Directror :
C.J. Williams
Cast :
William Wadsworth,Alice Washburn,Harry Beaumont
Writer :
Marion Carr
Type :
Movie
Rating :
6.3/10

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Colonel Crompton, a bachelor, and his nephew, Charles, live in a house adjoining that of Matilda Scraggs, an old maid, whose niece, Nell, is very much in love with the bachelor's nephew. ... See full summary

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Colonel Crompton, a bachelor, and his nephew, Charles, live in a house adjoining that of Matilda Scraggs, an old maid, whose niece, Nell, is very much in love with the bachelor's nephew. The old folks are neighborly neighbors until one day the colonel's dog bites the old maid's cat and the trouble begins. The colonel declares his nephew must pay no more attention to Nell. The old maid forbids her niece to speak to Charles. The young folks, however, carry on their courtship just the same over the fence which divides the rear courts to their adjoining houses. The elders tear them apart whenever they catch them in conversation, and so persistent are they in their endeavors to separate the young couple that Charles and Nell secretly make an agreement to change their tactics and pretend to quarrel. This has the desired effect on the old people, who are contrary enough to induce the young people to make up again, especially as Charles makes himself quite agreeable to the old maid and Nell ...
Cast overview:
William Wadsworth William Wadsworth - Col. Crompton
Alice Washburn Alice Washburn - Matilda Scraggs
Harry Beaumont Harry Beaumont - Charles - the Colonel's Nephew
Bessie Learn Bessie Learn - Nell - Matilda's Niece

Edison Company production number 7237.

Edison Company code for exhibitors: Voyelles.


User reviews

Prorahun

Prorahun

The opening situation of this picture doesn't promise anything out of the ordinary, and, except for pretty scenes and pretty acting it doesn't provide anything exceptional. The author seems to have seated himself and turned out a conventional commercial comedy. There is some freshness in his idea, but it is not rich in true comedy. Indeed, we think that nearly all the comedy comes from the producer and the players, who deserve credit for making an entertaining, if not very substantial, offering. The photography is almost perfect. C.J. Williams is the producer, with William Wadsworth and Alice Washburn playing the older people, and Harry Beaumont and Bessie Learn in the parts of the two young folks. All are surely acceptable. Marion Carr is the author. The picture made a ripple of laughter which came and came again while it was on the screen. - The Moving Picture World, February 15, 1913
Era

Era

Harry Beaumont and Bessie Learn are in love, but their respective uncle and aunt, back fence neighbors, feud bitterly with each other and insist the youngsters have nothing to do with each other. The young leads come up with a plan in this pleasant Edison comedy.

There are some nice bits in this piece as directed by Edison regular C.J. Williams. Not only is the acting good, but there is a pleasant structure offered by the title cards which show what a difference a week can make. you can see this one for yourself. It is in the Eye Insritute site on Youtube.

Harry Beaumont's career as a movie actor would only last until 1918, but that would not end his involvement with the movies. Beginning the year after this picture, he would start directing and his career would extend through 1948, including a long tenure at MGM, where his career would peak in the 1930s.