Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in When the Wets Went Dry (1915)

7.0/10 • 10 min • Comedy

Overview

This is another comedy, in which trick photography plays a large part. It is a travesty on the temperance question, siding with the dry element. On the refusal of the Governor to sign a bill in favor of the liquor interest, the political boss tries to force the executive to his will. The Governor, after a series of thrilling experiences, thwarts the efforts of the politicians. The latter calls on Lady Baffles, who impersonates the Governor's wife and secures the executive's signature to the bill. Detective Duck, however, captures the politicians in a clever manner and beats Lady Baffles at her own game. (Moving Picture World Synopsis)

Cast

Gale Henry

Lady Baffles / Governor’s Wife

Max Asher

Detective Duck

Milburn Morante

The Governor

Billy Franey

Chief of Police

Lillian Peacock

The Villainous Maid

Joe Martin

Orangutan

Bobby Vernon

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