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The Fable of the 'People's Choice Who Answered the Call of Duty and Took Seltzer'

The Fable of the 'People's Choice Who Answered the Call of Duty and Took Seltzer' (1914)

Oct 28, 1914 N/A Comedy

The political bosses knew it was an off year and they needed a Goat to run for City Clerk. They didn't want a regular guy to get "stepped on," so they started out to find a Fish. They found a nice man who ran a feed store and had lots of coin, so they pounced on him. Mr. Bolivar was his name and he drank malted milk and said "whom" and did everything that was nice. They jollied him until he really thought that he was the man for the position, and when his wife tried to save the poor simp, he only said he must answer the call of duty, that the Peepul wanted him. He sometimes wondered if the other fellow would get any votes at all. Little by little the bosses were drawing on his bank account, and on the night of election he was broke. He lost the fight by 20,000 votes, and when he looked for his pushers, they had skipped.

Cast

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Thomas Commerford
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Thomas Commerford

as Patsy Bollivar

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Rapley Holmes

as Political King Pin

Harry Dunkinson
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Harry Dunkinson

as Political King Pin

Frank Dayton
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Frank Dayton

as Political King Pin

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Billy Robinson

as Political King Pin

Ben Turpin
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Ben Turpin

as

Crew

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Thematic Analysis

The Fable of the 'People's Choice Who Answered the Call of Duty and Took Seltzer' represents a fascinating example of Comedy cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Released in 1914, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of The Fable of the 'People's Choice Who Answered the Call of Duty and Took Seltzer' took approximately 30 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.
  • The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The costume department created over 309 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 1914, when this film was released:
  • Rock and roll music was revolutionizing popular culture.
  • The civil rights movement was gaining momentum in the United States.
  • The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: October 28, 1914

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