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There and Back

1916-08-18 · 10 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy

Hughie Mack, Eddie Dunn, and Frank Kingsley secretly leave their homes to enjoy a night out without their wives' knowledge. The wives find out about their husbands' escapade and decide to act. The wives employ a female detective to "vamp" the husbands, hoping to gather grounds for divorce. The rest of the short film details the ensuing comedic situations as the detective attempts to ensnare the men and they try to avoid getting caught.

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Directors
Larry Semon
Production companies
Vitagraph Company of America
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hughie MackHughie MackHughie Homer
Patsy De ForestPatsy De ForestMrs. Homer
Frank KingsleyHen Pecke
Alice MannAlice MannMrs. Hen Pecke
Eddie DunnEddie DunnJohn Dubo
Ethel CorcoranEthel CorcoranMrs. John Dubo
Josephine EarleJosephine EarleThe She Detective
Harry HammillHank Hardrug

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