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Efficiency Edgar's Courtship

September 3, 1917 0h 44m 5.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1917. Efficiency Edgar's Courtship is a comedy film. directed by Lawrence C. Windom. At just 44 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Taylor Holmes, Virginia Valli, and Ernest Maupain

Synopsis

Efficiency wins success in business; why not in love? Edgar Bumpus, a rising young man, applies this reasoning to his courtship of Mary Pierce. He first eliminates Wimple, his closest competitor, who plays a guitar, by learning to play a saxophone, which makes louder noise, and by sending Mary flowers and candy each time Wimple calls on her. The plan works O.K., until the saxophone disturbs Mr. Pierce's slumbers. He and Edgar clash and the latter is forbidden to visit Mary any more. Edgar employs a clipping bureau to send news items to Mr. Pierce which tells of the troubles young girls get into when their fathers refuse to let them have beaux. One eloped with a milkman; another disappeared. This has no effect upon Mr. Pierce, however, except to make him hate Edgar more. However, the youth's persistence finally wins Mary's love. Then Edgar plays his trump card. He gets Mary to sign a legal agreement to forfeit $10,000 to him, unless she marries him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 3, 1917 108 years ago
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Runtime 0h 44m 44 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (1 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Efficiency Edgar's Courtship about?

Efficiency wins success in business; why not in love? Edgar Bumpus, a rising young man, applies this reasoning to his courtship of Mary Pierce. He first eliminates Wimple, his closest competitor, w...

Who directed Efficiency Edgar's Courtship?

Efficiency Edgar's Courtship was directed by Lawrence C. Windom.

How long is Efficiency Edgar's Courtship?

Efficiency Edgar's Courtship has a runtime of 0 hours and 44 minutes (44 minutes total).

When was Efficiency Edgar's Courtship released?

Efficiency Edgar's Courtship was released on September 3, 1917 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Efficiency Edgar's Courtship?

The main cast of Efficiency Edgar's Courtship includes Taylor Holmes, Virginia Valli, Ernest Maupain, Rod La Rocque.