Skinner's Dress Suit |
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| Author:
| Dodge, Henry Irving |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4912-1553-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $5.95 |
Book Description:
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The basis of the 1926 silent film comedy starring Reginald Denny.
"Skinner's dress suit made the nation laugh loud, and so did his Big Idea. But never did the impulsive Skinner get a bigger idea than this, his own Skinneresque method of down the H. C. of L. And once more gloom flies at Skinner's approach like dust before a broom." -Life Magazine, Volume 75, 1920
"A lively and amusing story of a dress suit that brought business success to a man, social recognition to...
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The basis of the 1926 silent film comedy starring Reginald Denny.
"Skinner's dress suit made the nation laugh loud, and so did his Big Idea. But never did the impulsive Skinner get a bigger idea than this, his own Skinneresque method of down the H. C. of L. And once more gloom flies at Skinner's approach like dust before a broom." -Life Magazine, Volume 75, 1920
"A lively and amusing story of a dress suit that brought business success to a man, social recognition to his charming wife, and happiness to both." -The Independent, October, 1916
"A jolly little story, mingling good sense and fun." -Congregationalist, July, 1917
"The adventures of Mr. Skinner and his dress regalia are not real, though they do not miss life very far, at that." -Forest Leaves, Volume 11, January, 1917
"A book that is the key to the greatest conservation of life, youth, and happiness. A story that is humorous and yet means something big." -Everybody's Magazine, Volumes 37-38, November and December, 1917
At the urging of his wife, Skinner, a meek and humble clerk, asks his boss for a raise; he is refused, but in order not to disappoint his wife, he tells her that he got it. Honey Skinner begins making plans to spend that extra $10 a week; the first thing is a new dress suit for him and a new outfit for her so they can fit in at a swanky party. They're the hit of the party, and Honey is embraced by the 'smart set.' Meanwhile, business is bad and Skinner loses his job. The tailor is after him for payment on the suit, and Honey is still spending the salary he doesn't have.