His Wife's Mistakes
Roscoe begins work on his new job as janitor of the Shortacre Building in New York. While performing his duties he enters the offices of a broker, I. Steele. The broker is out, but his wife, who knows that her husband expects a rich customer in with a check for $10,000 to close an option, mistakes Roscoe for this Mr. R.U. Stout of Showme, Missouri. Thinking to be of assistance to her husband in his business, Mrs. Steele is very affable and finally invites the supposed Mr. Stout to go to luncheon with her. Steele returns with the necessary papers and is told by his office boy that his wife has gone to a gay café with the new janitor.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Roscoe Arbuckle |
| Runtime | 16 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedic premise on a classic case of mistaken identity, exploiting the contrast between the characters' social standing and their involuntary actions. It relies on swift plot progression and a final ironic twist.
What lingers after the viewing is a succinct, witty sketch that captures the essence of early cinematic farce, where a single absurd misunderstanding triggers a cascade of humorous situations. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Roscoe Arbuckle
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