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Fritz and Oscar Out of Luck (1913)
Short | Short, Comedy

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Fritz and Oscar Out of Luck (1913)

Short | Short, Comedy

This is a humorous little tale of two portly comedians who find themselves "down and out" in an obscure village far away from the scenes of their earlier triumphs. They have reached the end of their financial resources and decide, after ...See moreThis is a humorous little tale of two portly comedians who find themselves "down and out" in an obscure village far away from the scenes of their earlier triumphs. They have reached the end of their financial resources and decide, after much furious thinking that something desperate must be resorted to if they are to eat and get back to the Rialto. They engage a large hall, after impressing the landlord with their supposed fame and hang a curtain across the center of the room. Then they cause to be advertised an announcement that two of the world's most famous comedians will appear and that as a matter of courtesy, Madame Bernhardt will consent to supply a classical dance. The entire village turns out to enjoy the advertised treat and standing room is at a premium. At one of the hall, divided by the curtain, Fritz takes the money from the expectant amusement seekers and at the other end, Oscar performs a like service. When the hall has been filled to capacity on either side of the curtain, the two scheming comedians depart silently and swiftly. Time passes, and the audiences, for there are two, become impatient. Hand clapping and whistling are heard on one side of the curtain and this is repeated on the other side. Finally the audiences become suspicious and the curtain is pulled aside. When the trick is discovered the two audiences join issues and with a cry of rage the villagers scour the countryside in search of the scheming comedians. They are overtaken after an exciting and comical chase and what happens to Fritz and Oscar must be seen to be fully appreciated. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less