All on Account of Checkers (1912)
Smith & Smith, publishers, in a letter, notify Professor Bernard that they will accept his latest story if he will alter the enclosed paragraph: "Marry me and I will do away with my wife as I did her father." The absent-minded professor leaves this paragraph on his study table while he goes to the store to secure some cloth for his wife. The Professor, however, is very absent-minded, and forgets his mission when he meets a group of firemen who induce him to play a game of checkers. In the meantime, Ellen, the cook, is having her troubles with the butcher boy, who brings liver instead of chops, as ordered.
Director: Otis Thayer
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: March 29, 1912
Cast
- Harry Lonsdale - Professor Bernard
- Rex De Rosselli - Sam - the Butcher Boy
- Lafe McKee - Sam - a Fireman
- William Stowell - The Sergeant of Police
- Jessie Stewart - Mrs. Bernard - the Professor's Wife
- Mattie Fitzgerald - Ellen - the Cook
- Frank Maish - Bates - the Friend's Chauffeur
- Edgar G. Wynn - Jackson - the Friend's Servant
Screenplay
Production: Selig Polyscope Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Otis Thayer
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is All on Account of Checkers about?
- Smith & Smith, publishers, in a letter, notify Professor Bernard that they will accept his latest story if he will alter the enclosed paragraph: "Marry me and I will do away with my wife as I did her father." The absent-minded professor leaves this paragraph on his study table while he goes to the store to secure some cloth for his wife. The Professor, however, is very absent-minded, and forgets his mission when he meets a group of firemen who induce him to play a game of checkers. In the meantime, Ellen, the cook, is having her troubles with the butcher boy, who brings liver instead of chops, as ordered.
- Who directed All on Account of Checkers?
- All on Account of Checkers was directed by Otis Thayer.
- Who stars in All on Account of Checkers?
- All on Account of Checkers stars Harry Lonsdale, Rex De Rosselli, Lafe McKee, William Stowell, Jessie Stewart, Mattie Fitzgerald.
- How long is All on Account of Checkers?
- All on Account of Checkers has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is All on Account of Checkers?
- All on Account of Checkers is a Comedy film.
- Where was All on Account of Checkers produced?
- All on Account of Checkers was produced in United States of America.