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Astronomeous Synopsis
Felix the Cat is on a meeting of cats, and says they can all live in space. He fires an arrow upwards with a rope attached. The arrow hits the tire of a cyclist on Saturn, who pulls up the rope and Felix with it. The cyclist fights with Felix and then kicks him of the planet. Felix lands on Mars, where he saves the king from a comet. He then throws a rope to Earth, inviting all the cats to come to Mars.
Mary's Ankle Synopsis
While walking along the street one day, Arthur P. Hampton, an impoverished young doctor, and his chums, Stub Masters and Johnny Stokes, are persuaded to part with their last remaining funds by tag day solicitor Mary Jane Smith, with whom the doctor promptly falls in love. Doc's friends then hit upon a get-rich-quick scheme. Knowing that his Uncle George has promised a large sum of money upon his nephew's marriage, they persuade Doc to send out fake wedding invitations naming Mary Jane as the blushing bride. Uncle George, elated at the good news, writes to Mary Jane's aunt, Angelica Burns, an old sweetheart, to invite Mary Jane and Angelica to be his guests on an ocean voyage. Meanwhile, Mary Jane pays a visit to the doctor's office and, upon seeing the wedding invitations, becomes so flustered that she trips and sprains her ankle. Doc comes to her rescue and then begs her to pose as his wife. She agrees, but at ship-side, Stub and Johnnie confess all to Uncle George, who flies into a rage until Doc announces that he and Mary Jane have chosen a wedding at sea.
"Astronomeous" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Mary's Ankle" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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