Syd's Love Affair - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Cupid, bent on mischief, sends an arrow through the heart of Myrtle, an old maid, and at the same time sends another dart to Syd, a man of all work. Syd finding his "missing rib," immediately starts lovemaking. Myrtle tells Syd that before...See moreCupid, bent on mischief, sends an arrow through the heart of Myrtle, an old maid, and at the same time sends another dart to Syd, a man of all work. Syd finding his "missing rib," immediately starts lovemaking. Myrtle tells Syd that before he can steal her heart, he must become famous. Syd leaves in search of fame and as a parting gift sends his lady-love a string of sausages, which is duly appreciated. Syd meets a hypnotist who makes him believe he is a great poet, whereupon Syd creates "An Ode to his Dog Schneider." He recites this to several people with disastrous results. Then he tries it on his girl, who drenches him with water and orders him out. Syd promptly returns to the hypnotist and gives him a good thrashing for getting him "in wrong." Syd then meets an actress who suggests he seek fame through acting and takes him to a moving picture studio. Syd is given a try-out, and is soon taught how to kiss a pretty girl. Meanwhile, Myrtle repents her harsh treatment of Syd and starts out to find him. She runs across the hypnotist, who, wishing to get even for the beating he received, tells her Syd has gone to the studio with an actress. Myrtle breaks into the studio just as the scene in which Syd is kissing the girl is being taken, and taking Syd firmly by the ear, she leads him out and marches him to the Justice of the Peace, where they are married on the spot. Cupid chances to pass a little while later, and realizing he is the cause of all the trouble, Syd promptly gives chase, followed by Myrtle. Syd catches Cupid, pulls off his wings and destroys his bow and arrow, when Myrtle again catches up with him and leads him away by the ear. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less