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Cold Shoulder

1931 , Finchley (Greater London)

Cat no. 9506

A silent romantic comedy short by amateur filmmaker and cinema historian H.A.V. Bulleid.

Elmer (Elmer Quane) is a hapless fool and a hopeless romantic, who has his heart set on Enid (Rita Lyons). But with Enid in the clutches of Arthur (Arthur Richardson), Elmer must go to extreme lengths to win her love. Left embarrassed by an encounter at the train station, and frustrated by his bullying boss, Elmer sits beside a secluded footpath. But when Enid's bag is snatched by a pair of thieves, and Arthur stands idly by, it is up to Elmer to save the day, apprehending the men and retrieving the bag. But has he won Enid's heart? Only his clumsiness, her ultimatum and a series of chocolate thefts will tell us.

Featured Buildings

Crouch End Railway Station; Dollis Brook Viaduct, Finchley

Intertitles

[Credit screens excluded] - "Can you come to a show in town?" - The next day. Business as usual. - "This business would get on considerably better if you were 3 (three) miles away. O. Kay (Chief)" - "Stop, thieves." - "There was something I wanted to ask you--" - "Why, you wouldn't even have the guts to steal a box of chocolates." - Free chocolates? - "Steal me a 4-lb box of chocolates." - "If you cannot even steal your own chocolates, you may as well leave this office. O. Kay (Chief)" - "Where are my chocolates?" - "--honestly stolen--" - "I--I ought to leave you here--" - "There was something I wanted to ask you--"

Other Places

Crouch End, Greater London

  • Maker : H. A. V. Bulleid

  • Camera : F.G.S. Wise

  • Other : F. Stocken (technical staff)

  • Enid Rita Lyons

  • Arthur Arthur Richardson

  • Elmer Elmer Quane (aka H.A.V. Bulleid)

Manifestations

Cold Shoulder

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