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  • The Fable of the Uplifter and His Dandy Little Opus (1917)
  • Short | 20 min | Short, Comedy
The Fable of the Uplifter and His Dandy Little Opus (1917)
Short | 20 min | Short, Comedy
Once there was a Lit'ry Guy. Ever since his stuff had been shot back by a Mere Editor he had billed himself as an Author. His wife was a Gumpf. At every Tea and Cookie Carnival the Lit'ry Guy was hailed as a Hero. One day he dashed off an ...See moreOnce there was a Lit'ry Guy. Ever since his stuff had been shot back by a Mere Editor he had billed himself as an Author. His wife was a Gumpf. At every Tea and Cookie Carnival the Lit'ry Guy was hailed as a Hero. One day he dashed off an operetta. Then came a day when the great work was ready to be launched with a loud splash. But a cruel theater manager suggested that he sell the manuscript to the rag man. The Lit'ry Guy decided to have the play done by Local Amateurs rather than see it lost to the World. After the Home Talent bunch pulled the Affair, the trusty Liars boosted it something scandalous. There was no holding the Lit'ry Guy now. He finally found a Manager who had a lot of courage in risking other people's money. The Opening Night the House was mostly paper. Next day the Critics classified the show as a Persimmon. Then the Manager got busy with the Manuscript and Blue Pencil. He hired a bunch of Chorus Kickers to Kick Pep into the piece. The Lit'ry Guy protested in vain that his Art was being degraded. After the Manager got through jazzing the play the Lit'ry Guy recognized nothing but the scenery. The next Box Office report showed the Gate was jumping at the rate of $80 a night. Still weeping over the ruination of his Play but with Dough lining his pockets, the Lit'ry Guy returned to Hickville to await more royalties. Moral: In Elevating drama be sure to get it High Enough, even if you have to make it a trifle Gamy. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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George Ade (story) | H. Tipton Steck (scenario)
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Updated Oct 27, 1917
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Oct 27, 1917 (United States)

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5 cast members
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Rod La Rocque
The Lit'ry Guy The Lit'ry Guy   See fewer
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Jane Thomas
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William Burke
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