A Cure for Pokeritis

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John Bunny was the first major comedic performer of cinema. His short, plump figure (he stood 5″4′ and weighed over 300 lbs.) and round face were internationally recognized as he starred in 173 short comedies from 1909 to 1914. Yet, for all of the fame he enjoyed during his acting career, he was almost immediately forgotten following his death in 1915.

In “A Cure for Pokeritis”, George Brown (Bunny) is a compulsive gambler who promises his wife (Flora Finch) he will give up his game of choice, poker. His suspicious behavior leads her to recruit cousin Freddie, who investigates and saves the day (with the help of his bible class, of course).

Director: Laurence Trimble
Production Company: Vitagraph Company of America
Audio/Visual: silent, black and white

Music: Kentucky Jazz Babies – “Old Folks Shake” (Johnny Gatewood on piano, Hess Grundy on the sly trombone, Clifford Hayes on the violin and Cal Smith on guitar. Recorded in 1929)

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