Max Takes Tonics

Max Takes Tonics

1911 · 15 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy

Max visits a doctor who prescribes a tonic (Bordeaux of Cinchona) for him to drink every morning. Upon returning home, Max sees a large glass which was left by his wife and labeled "Souvenir de Bordeaux". He consumes it its entirety after assuming that it was his medicine. Immediately Max feels much better. Hilarity ensues as Max goes about the day in a completely drunken state.

Directed by Max Linder · Written by Maurice Delamare

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