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The Covered Schooner Synopsis
Monty is in love with a certain damsel whose hand is sought by a sea captain. Poor Monty is shanghaied, but, once on board, he strikes up an acquaintance with the fake gorilla to the extent that the two "team up" and undo the cap'n and his wild crew. But cap is an elusive bird and flies to a waiting bride, chuckling the while that defeat is not yet. Ah, but his goofus had not figured on the Lochinvarian tendencies of our hero, who ups and steals the bride; thanks to the "gorilla."
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.
"The Covered Schooner" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Mary's Ankle" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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