Her Chum’s Brother

1911, English. Directed by Sidney Olcott.

Elise and her roommate Martia, were chums at the young ladies' school. Martia carefully lays in the top of her trunk a picture of her chum Elise. While unpacking it at home, Pascale, her brother, sees her prize picture of Elise and proceeds to fall in love. Martia, tells him that Elise's father is in need of a superintendent, and suggests that he take a letter from her recommending him for the position. Pascale grasps the opportunity and proceeds to Florida. Elise's father gives him employment. Elise is unconsciously attracted by Pascale, but not aware that he is her chum's brother, and seeing him as her father's foreman, keeps him at arm's length. Pascale loses no opportunity to show his love for Elise. Elise realizing she is falling in love with him, goes to her father and asks him to send her away. On her arrival at Martia's home Elise tells her secret. Martia telegraphs Pascale to come home at once. The young man quickly follows and prosecutes his suit to a successful ending.

Runtime

0h 12m

Post-credits

None listed

Language

English

Rated

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