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The Latest in Vampires
(1916) United States of America
B&W : Two reels
Directed by Harry Myers
Cast: Harry Myers [Mugs Leavy], Rosemary Theby [Loretta Diggs], Sidney Bracy [Elbert Diggs]
Victor Film Company production; distributed by The Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Incorporated. / Scenario by Harry Dittmar. / © 18 July 1916 by The Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Incorporated. Released 30 July 1916. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Comedy.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? The scene opens upon a family squabble between Diggs and his wife. Then enters “Mugs” Leavy on robbery intent. But “Mug” is discovered by Elbert. “Mug” however, has the presence of mind to seize a picture of Mrs. Diggs and cry in a tragic manner, “My God, who is that woman?” “Mug” then sinks into a chair and tells his story. In the opening picture we see “Mug” taking a fond farewell of his mother. In the city “Mug” struggles to make his way as an artist. With the help of some wealthy patrons “Mug” succeeds in his profession. One night, in search of inspiration, he meets the vampire, Loretta. “Mug’s” prosperity increases, but Loretta develops into a regular vampire. His sweetheart in the country comes to rescue her lover from the wiles of temptation, but after one look at his old sweetheart “Mug” decides that he prefers the vampire. Then Loretta deserts him for one of his wealthy patrons and “Mug” goes to the dogs. And while Elbert is trying to get an explanation out of his hysterical wife, “Mug” silently makes his departure. When “Mug” arrives at the saloon where he and his pals are accustomed to hang out, he is so elated that he orders drinks for the whole house and proceeds to tell the story of his clever getaway. At that he might have gotten away with the job had not a couple of plain-clothes men been lurking in the back of the saloon and heard the story. In the station house the lieutenant has a great laugh over the whole affair. But when Diggs hears how he has misjudged his wife he implores forgiveness and Loretta is overjoyed at the fact that she could be a dangerous vampire if she wanted to. “Mug” is seen languishing in a cell as the picture fades out.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 14 December 2024.
References: Website-IMDb.
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