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A prince among good fellows is John Northrup, who loves his club, but never forgets he has a home and a fond, loving wife. He keeps good hours notwithstanding the jibes and jests of his ... See full summary
A prince among good fellows is John Northrup, who loves his club, but never forgets he has a home and a fond, loving wife. He keeps good hours notwithstanding the jibes and jests of his fellow club members. One night, he is pleased to find his wife preparing a Welsh rabbit for him. After finishing the rabbit he sinks into the old armchair at the fireplace to smoke a cigar and soon dozes off to sleep and has a most remarkable dream. He sees himself about to die, supposedly of having over indulged in Welsh rabbit. The doctor at the bedside pronounces his case beyond hope; he bids his wife and friends goodbye and dies. His spirit is transported Heavenward by an angel, who guides him to the golden gates of Heaven. Here he meets unexpected obstacles, and plead as he will, he fails utterly in gaining admission. Finally in despair he inquires for Tom, Dick and Harry, who were his pals at the club and learns that they have been sent to the world of darkness, so sadly he begins his journey on ...

Edison Company production number 7250.

Edison Company code for exhibitors: Vozno.

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    • Author: Broadcaster
    A fantasy that a large audience found very amusing. There is nothing of the old-time rabbit fiend delirium about it. Its fun comes wholly from its grotesque and droll picturing of the abode of the blessed and of that other locality where one doesn't need to keep his collar up even on its coldest day. The idea comes from William H. Hanson, and Producer C.J. Williams has put it over in his own clever way. William Wadsworth is the dreamer and carries the part in just about the right way. He is well supported by all but especially by Edward Boulden, Arthur Houseman, Julian Reed and Yale Benner. The sets are about as funny as can be and the whole is very commendable. - The Moving Picture World, March 8, 1913
  • Cast overview:
    William Wadsworth William Wadsworth - John Northrup
    Ida Williams Ida Williams - Mrs. Northrup (as Mrs. C.J. Williams)
    Kathleen Coughlin Kathleen Coughlin - The Northrup Child
    Yale Benner Yale Benner - Tom
    Julian Reed Julian Reed - Dick
    Arthur Housman Arthur Housman - Harry
    Edward Boulden Edward Boulden - Bob
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