Movie

A Successful Failure

(en)

1913

10m

A Successful Failure

Comedy

Overview: Ray and Roy Cheep are both in love with the charming manicurist, but each is unaware of his brother's "affairs." The lady, however, encourages both of them. The two boys are hard up, but live in hopes of their rich uncle loosening up with a substantial allowance. Finally the uncle tells them that he will give $1,000 to the one who marries first. They each go off for a license and a minister, but when they arrive at Miss Charmer's house they find her about to go out with uncle. The next day then each receive a check for $1,000, which helps to console them for the loss of the charming lady.

Status: Released

Release date: October 1, 1913

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Top Cast

Dolores Cassinelli

Dolores Cassinelli

as Miss Charmer

Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

as The Uncle

Billy Mason

Billy Mason

as The Unsuccessfu...