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  • What Is Home Without a Mother-in-Law? (1907)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
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What Is Home Without a Mother-in-Law? (1907)
Short | Short, Comedy
Half past twelve and hubby not home yet, the despairing young wife is evidently greatly agitated and knows not what has become of her better half; time goes on and still he fails to materialize, and her agitation visibly increases as the ...See moreHalf past twelve and hubby not home yet, the despairing young wife is evidently greatly agitated and knows not what has become of her better half; time goes on and still he fails to materialize, and her agitation visibly increases as the time elapses without the expected arrival. Just then her mother joins her, and, after glancing at the clock, evidently expresses herself in strong language concerning the misbehavior of her son-in-law and her own husband, who, it appears, is out with him. Her sentiments are plainly expressed by her action in turning face to the wall two pictures of the offending husbands which decorate the room, and otherwise showing her disapproval of their conduct. She then turns out the lights and retires with her daughter to seek a night's sleep. At a much later hour the two men reach home in a very advanced stage of intoxication, and after turning on the lights and seeing what the time is they put back the hands of the clock, thinking to deceive their women folk, and await their reception at the hands and tongues of their respective wives. As no one comes in. however, the two men prepare to go to their rooms by removing their overcoats and outside garments. The old gentleman tries to remove his shoes, but is not sober enough to do so and is kindly assisted by his son-in-law, who is not in any too good condition himself, but manages to find the decanter and pours out a drink apiece, which still further enlivens the situation and increases their hilarity. At this juncture they find the pictures which have been "turned towards the wall" and know what to expect from their better halves, A scene of confusion ensues and the old gentleman gets hold of his own portrait and manages to step into it, literally "Putting His Foot Into It." Regarding this as a good joke, his son-in-law hangs the picture around his neck, and while the fun is at its height the door opens and enter wife and mother-in-law. The tableau can be more easily imagined than described, and the wrath of the elder woman is so great that she seizes a convenient broom stick and drives both men out of doors minus coats, overcoats and shoes, to repent at their leisure of the situation in which their own misdoing has placed them. The remainder of the subject shows the wandering of the two unfortunate men through inclement and boisterous weather, while their wives repose snugly in bed at home, the soft side of a bench in the park being the best resting place they can find, allowing them ample time to reflect on the truth of the old saying, "Oh, What a Difference in the Morning." Written by Selig catalog See less
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William Nicholas Selig
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Updated Dec 14, 1907
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Dec 14, 1907 (United States)

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