An Unlucky Present (1912) User Reviews

Something in the motivity of its characters that has its counterpart in life

[deickemeyer · 17 July 2016]

A story somewhat out of the ordinary and, although not literally a life portrayal, there is something in the motivity of its characters that has its counterpart in life. It's a love story; a story of a quarrel. The man was a young lawyer and the girl a very pretty manicure girl. The disturbing element was the lawyer's first client, a rich woman, who made the sweetheart jealous. The lovers had made up and the lawyer promised to send her a present. It had been long expected. He, with great difficulty, bought a diamond ring, and put it in a box of candy. The girl, seeing only the candy, in great disappointment threw the whole into the fire. There was an unpleasant time for both lover and sweetheart for a while. The fire, however, was only of wood, and the diamond ring was found in the coals. There is a pretty "making up" scene. It is a prettily-acted picture, also well set and photographed. - The Moving Picture World, January 13, 1912