Consul Crosses the Atlantic

• 1909
• Other, Comedy

"Consul the Great," the human ape, of marvelously manlike tastes and actions, came to this country on the huge steamship George Washington, recently. His daily life and experiences are admirably and humorously depicted in scenes which command not only the approval, but the enthusiasm of every audience. Consul's aping of the manners and customs of civilized human life is vastly entertaining and most instructive. His repertoire is entirely covered in the film and all the famous acts are clearly shown. Read of the many things he does now: He takes an airing, investigates the ship, uses a pocket handkerchief, swabs the deck, climbs the rigging, hems a handkerchief, exercises on a bicycle, makes free with the Stars and Stripes, enjoys afternoon tea, comes to grief, plays baseball, quarrels with youngsters, rides roller skates, has an elaborate lunch, eats with fork, picks teeth, pours wine, uses a table napkin, has an after-dinner smoke, prepares to retire, bids us adieu, kisses the keeper good-night.