Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry (1915)
This is another comedy, in which trick photography plays a large part. It is a travesty on the temperance question, siding with the dry element. On the refusal of the Governor to sign a bill in favor of the liquor interest, the political boss tries to force the executive to his will. The Governor, after a series of thrilling experiences, thwarts the efforts of the politicians. The latter calls on Lady Baffles, who impersonates the Governor's wife and secures the executive's signature to the bill. Detective Duck, however, captures the politicians in a clever manner and beats Lady Baffles at her own game. (Moving Picture World Synopsis)
Director: Allen Curtis
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: October 14, 1915
Cast
- Gale Henry - Lady Baffles / Governor’s Wife
- Max Asher - Detective Duck
- Milburn Morante - The Governor
- Billy Franey - Chief of Police
- Lillian Peacock - The Villainous Maid
- Joe Martin - Orangutan
- Bobby Vernon
Screenplay
- Clarence G. Badger (Scenario Writer)
- Gale Henry (Story)
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
slapstick comedy
More Films by Director: Allen Curtis
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry about?
- This is another comedy, in which trick photography plays a large part. It is a travesty on the temperance question, siding with the dry element. On the refusal of the Governor to sign a bill in favor of the liquor interest, the political boss tries to force the executive to his will. The Governor, after a series of thrilling experiences, thwarts the efforts of the politicians. The latter calls on Lady Baffles, who impersonates the Governor's wife and secures the executive's signature to the bill. Detective Duck, however, captures the politicians in a clever manner and beats Lady Baffles at her own game. (Moving Picture World Synopsis)
- Who directed Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry?
- Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry was directed by Allen Curtis.
- Who stars in Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry?
- Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry stars Gale Henry, Max Asher, Milburn Morante, Billy Franey, Lillian Peacock, Joe Martin.
- How long is Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry?
- Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry?
- Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry is a Comedy film.
- What are the themes of Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry?
- The themes of Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.