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Foolish Lives Synopsis
Lee and Fred are the best of pals. Their wives are the best of comrades. The two families live in the same rooms, the same house, and share fifty-fifty on all the furniture. One day they have a quarrel, at least the wives do, and the two families split. One-half of the house belongs to one family, and one to the other. This continues for some time, even going as far as cutting the Ford in half. One fine day after the two husbands get all smashed up they go to their homes, and they find their wives embracing each other. This is too much, and they leave for Reno.
Smiles Synopsis
When their father is reported missing at the front during World War I, Jane and Katherine are stamped and sent by parcel post across the country to their Aunt Lucille Forrest in New Jersey. The two girls manage to smuggle their dog into the mail bag as well. Aunt Lucille is in love with Lt. Tom Hayes, but she is angry with him after he resigns his commission at the start of the war. She does not know that Tom is in the Secret Service, and she becomes jealous of a female spy whom Tom is trailing. Jane and Katherine's mischievous pranks finally assist in capturing the spy and the secret plans, and getting Aunt Lucille back together with Tom.
"Foolish Lives" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Smiles" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
Foolish Lives