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Because Fanny, his sweetheart, has proven fickle, Myer determines to commit suicide. He is prevented by Arthur, his roommate. In the fight for possession of the revolver, they arouse the resentment of Count Gasco. On learning of Myer's trouble, the Count, however, forgives and suggests a plan. Myer poses as dead. Fanny is informed and calls to see her dear departed. Both Arthur and the Count, unknown to each other, fall in love with Fanny. Arthur decides that with Myer out of the way, he can win her. Clamping the lid on the coffin, he starts a wild dash for the graveyard, while the Count makes love to Fanny in the kitchen. Dropping the coffin in the grave, Arthur covers it and dashes back to the house to find that Fanny loves the Count. Realizing Myer must be dying, he rushes back to save him. Myer has succeeded in extracting himself from the grave, however, and is on the way to see the girl. He is wild with anger when he finds her in the arms of the Count, and starts back to the ...

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    • Author: DABY
    Max gets into rivalry with a younger man over a girl and pretends to be killed. He is placed in a coffin and buried, but digs out again. This contains considerable humor of the slapstick sort and is amusing in its way. The photography is good. - The Moving Picture World, October 17, 1914
  • Cast overview:
    Max Asher Max Asher - Myer
    Arthur Tavares Arthur Tavares - Arthur
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