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The plot is about Jacob Goodman (Carr), a man who becomes wealthy by selling umbrellas who loses his money, hos home, and possibly his own impending marriage.
Dialogue, both dramatic and comedic.
"An April Shower."
The transition from comedy to pathos shows Carr at his best. Night creeps on apace, and the pace is so rapid it occurs in a few seconds. Thunder. An April shower is seen through the window and this effect is one of the best ever shown on the stage. Carr contemplates the rain for a moment and then looks toward a bunch of old umbrellas hanging on the wall to signify he intends to begin his life all over, as the curtain descends without a word being spoken. It is a good vaudeville vehicle for Carr.
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Variety, 40:3 (09/17/1915)