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Horse Play Synopsis

Bert tries to get a donkey to a standing position with the aid of two others. The latter two leave, the lady taking a "sample" lesson on a trick saddle suspended from a "turnabout," under which a horse dashes, in a circle. The mule kicks Bert into the lesson, disrupting things. Later, the couple are each given a fire horse and trot merrily away. Bert mounts his beast, too, and follows. A passing farmer tosses a match behind him, and it lands in his popcorn load which he is taking to market. He spurts his flivver, but the truck behind breaks loose, rolls downhill into a barn. Smelling the smoke and fire, the fire plugs dash into the barn, knocking their riders to the ground. Bert follows, discovers that the cart is full of tempting, fresh popcorn and takes the cart to the street, doing a lively business with the kiddies. The couple amble away sadly, bowlegged, and feeling rather pained because of their strenuous sitting pastime.

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.