Insurance adjuster John Smith leaves for a nearby town to adjust a loss. He tells Mrs. Smith that he will be home in a few days. Traveling salesman John Smith leaves for a short business trip. He also tells Mrs. Smith to expect him in a few days. Salesman John wires his wife that he will be held up until the next day. Adjuster John Smith wires his wife that he will be home on the midnight express and to have lunch ready for him. The messages get crossed and many comical misunderstandings results until all is happily resolved.
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Cast
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Edward Coxen
John Smith - Insurance Adjuster
Also in
The Trail of Cards
The Crime of the Hour
Winifred Greenwood
Mrs. John Smith - His Wife
Known for
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
George Field
John Smith - Traveling Salesman
Also in
Blood and Sand
Spider Barlow's Soft Spot
Lizette Thorne
Mrs. John Smith - His Wife
Also in
The Forecast
The Pitch o' Chance
John Steppling
Policeman
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Billy McGrath on Broadway
Bell Boy 13
Henry Otto Director
United States release August 25, 1915 · Produced in United States
Production
American Film Manufacturing Company
Production
United States
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Original language
English
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No dialogue
Release dates
United States · August 25, 1915
Theatrical
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