The New Valet (1915)

movie

Country: USA
Genres: Comedy, Short
Release: 1915-07-10
Director: Arthur Hotaling
Writers: Arthur Hotaling
Language: English
Stars: Billie Reeves , Mae Hotely , Charles Griffiths , Patsy De Forest , Bill Potter
Runtime: min
Awards: N/A
AKA: The New Valet (United States of America) , The Valet (United States of America) , The New Valet
Plot: Mr. Grouch, an invalid, is advised by his physician to seek recreation at the seashore. Being a bachelor, he advertises for a young man to act as traveling companion and valet. It is answered by a person named "Bill," who is engaged. Everything goes well until their arrival at the shore. Bill is unable to manage the luggage, and in his endeavors to carry it all he spills it. That afternoon, Mr. Grouch, desiring a little air, engages a rolling-chair and has Bill take him for a ride along the boardwalk. Bill espies a gay widow, and unconsciously lets the chair go to the bottom of the walk with a crash. He is severely reprimanded by Mr. Grouch for his carelessness. After the chair is righted they wend their way along the boardwalk, much to the amusement of the pedestrians. After strolling about the boardwalk, they stop for a rest. But their rest is short lived, as the gay widow again appears and starts to flirt with Bill. Bill is soon in deep conversation with her. Bill's admiration soon turns cold when he sees a young girl sitting above them making eyes at him. Bill leaves in a very rude manner and is soon talking to the young girl. But this does not last long, as her sweetheart makes his appearance, which causes Bill to beat a hasty retreat back to Mr. Grouch's side, who tells Bill that he desires something to drink. Bill is not long in getting it, and after pouring Mr. Grouch a drink, Bill accidentally squirts seltzer over the side of the boardwalk, much to the discomfort of the couple sitting below. The young man, seeking revenge, climbs up and drags Billie down by the leg. Bill treats the young man rudely, which causes him to go in search of a policeman, and Bill "beats it." In the meantime, Mr. Grouch has got on friendly terms with the widow, and they are seen by Bill strolling along the beach. Bill approaches Mr. Grouch but is received in a manner which causes him to bump into several more of his late acquaintances, who proceed to beat him up. Left to himself, Bill finally falls to the sand too exhausted to move.
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