I like most of Mack Swain's Ambrose films he made for Keystone, but this one is a bit boring. The first reel in particular is really dull, but serves a point in setting up the plot. After that, it is a funny film, not as great as When Ambrose Dared Walrus, but good nontheless. {SPOILER} The ending is a bit dark though - everyone convinces Ambrose to commit suicide (he doesn't though, but fools them by going out in a hallway and shooting off the gun - hitting Chester Conklin in the ass).
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The finish is not as strong as usual
deickemeyer23 September 2019
A two-reel nonsense number, introducing Ambrose, a polished city chap, Mr. Droppington and an interesting pair of twin sisters. One of the latter is married; the other spurns Ambrose for the city chap. There are a number of characteristic complications, some shooting and some rather breezy scenes in the hotel. This is handled acceptably, but the finish is not as strong as usual. The chief fun of this number is in the characterizations and small business. - The Moving Picture World, March 6, 1915
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