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The Devilish Romeo Synopsis
Taking a henpecked husband, an indolent wife and a squalling baby, there is some household comedy in the beginning. Then the handsome villain, a former lover, comes along with a plot to destroy the domestic bliss of the home. He convinces the sheriff that hubby is a dangerous criminal who is "wanted for forgery, bootlegging and spitting on the sidewalk." But hubby finally gets good and sore, breaks out of prison and permits the comedy to end in a chase.
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 Devilish Romeo" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Mary's Ankle" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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