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My Cousin

191850 minUnited States
Drama

Synopsis

A poor plaster modeler proudly claims a famous tenor as his cousin, but the resemblance fails to secure recognition. His sweetheart begins to doubt him, and a visit to the singer's home only deepens the embarrassment. An errand boy's intervention gives the family connection another chance to be acknowledged.

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Original language
No spoken dialogue. Intertitles: not identified.
This copy runs
49:24
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No spoken dialogue. Intertitles: not identified. No subtitle track in this language.

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Wikimedia Commons · Paramount Pictures, Edward José · Public domain

Cast

DirectorsEdward José

Behind the scenes

Enrico Caruso plays both the modest artisan and the celebrated singer in a silent drama. The double role uses the opera star's image and resemblance as the basis of a romance that cannot rely on hearing him sing.

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