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)
Practical Effects
Trick photography that was genuinely cutting edge in 1915.
Acting
Gale Henry playing herself AND the Governor's wife? Icon behavior.
Director
Allen Curtis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of over 20 Lady Baffles and Detective Duck shorts churned out in 1915 alone—silent era content farm energy.
The 'wet vs. dry' debate was raging in 1915; this comedy's pro-temperance stance aged like milk when Prohibition actually happened.
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