When the Wife's Away
Cast & Crew
Frank R. Strayer
George K. Arthur
Dorothy Revier
Bobby Dunn
Ned Sparks
Harry Depp
Film Details
Synopsis
Billy Winthrop and his wife, Ethel, who lead a meager existence on Billy's salary, suddenly learn that they will inherit the estate of Billy's grandfather, provided that Billy has "made good." Billy and Ethel rent a fashionable apartment for a few days to deceive Uncle Hiram, who visits them, with a show of luxury. They are unaware, however, that the woman who signed the lease is "Slim Pretty," alias Joe Carter, a notorious crook and female impersonator, who, with his partner, Chicago Dan, plans to rob the apartment. Billy impersonates the butler, and failing to impress his uncle, he more successfully impersonates a Miss Smith, with whom Uncle Hiram becomes infatuated. Complications ensue, and Billy mistakes Chicago Dan for the owner of the apartment; then the owner and the police arrive. ... Billy and Ethel threaten to reveal the uncle's flirtation, and he finally agrees to surrender the inheritance.
Director
Frank R. Strayer
Cast
George K. Arthur
Dorothy Revier
Bobby Dunn
Ned Sparks
Harry Depp
Lincoln Plummer
Tom Ricketts
Ina Rorke
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