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All on Account of Checkers (1912)

Smith & Smith, publishers, in a letter, notify Professor Bernard that they will accept his latest story if he will alter the enclosed paragraph: "Marry me and I will do away with my wife as I did her father." The absent-minded professor leaves this paragraph on his study table while he goes to the store to secure some cloth for his wife. The Professor, however, is very absent-minded, and forgets his mission when he meets a group of firemen who induce him to play a game of checkers. In the meantime, Ellen, the cook, is having her troubles with the butcher boy, who brings liver instead of chops, as ordered.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Harry LonsdaleHarry LonsdaleProfessor Bernard
  • Photo of Rex De RosselliRex De RosselliSam - the Butcher Boy
  • Photo of Lafe McKeeLafe McKeeSam - a Fireman
  • Photo of William StowellWilliam StowellThe Sergeant of Police
  • Photo of Jessie StewartJessie StewartMrs. Bernard - the Professor's Wife
  • Photo of Mattie FitzgeraldMattie FitzgeraldEllen - the Cook
  • Photo of Frank MaishFrank MaishBates - the Friend's Chauffeur
  • Photo of Edgar G. WynnEdgar G. WynnJackson - the Friend's Servant

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