The Politicians (1915)
Detective Ruby Swift is on the trail of crooked politicos McQuire and Olson and traces them to the small hamlet Hicktown. Once there she finds that they are attempting to steal the election of the mayor in order to “trim” the town. Ruby, as secretary to the politicians, causes both to fall in love with her, hoping their rivalry will part them and reveal the hidden ballot boxes. Jealous over Ruby, the politicians quarrel, and not even the suffragette Chief of Police can reconcile them. How Ruby takes advantage of the quarrel and brings them to justice is the climax of this five-reel comedy.
Director: Bert Angeles
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: November 17, 1915
Cast
- Harry Watson - Horatius Q. Olson
- Ruby Hoffman - Ruby Swift
- Alma Hanlon - Lotta Bond
- Snitz Edwards - Ike Dobbins
- George Bickel - Solomon McQuire
- Martin Reagan - Mayor Bond
- Willis Reed - Tom Davis
- Florence Morrison - Bridget
- John Nicholson - Horace
Screenplay
- Aaron Hoffman (Scenario Writer)
Production: George Kleine Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
library of congress
More Films by Director: Bert Angeles
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Politicians about?
- Detective Ruby Swift is on the trail of crooked politicos McQuire and Olson and traces them to the small hamlet Hicktown. Once there she finds that they are attempting to steal the election of the mayor in order to “trim” the town. Ruby, as secretary to the politicians, causes both to fall in love with her, hoping their rivalry will part them and reveal the hidden ballot boxes. Jealous over Ruby, the politicians quarrel, and not even the suffragette Chief of Police can reconcile them. How Ruby takes advantage of the quarrel and brings them to justice is the climax of this five-reel comedy.
- Who directed The Politicians?
- The Politicians was directed by Bert Angeles.
- Who stars in The Politicians?
- The Politicians stars Harry Watson, Ruby Hoffman, Alma Hanlon, Snitz Edwards, George Bickel, Martin Reagan.
- How long is The Politicians?
- The Politicians has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Politicians?
- The Politicians is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Politicians produced?
- The Politicians was produced in United States of America.