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Firing the Butler, or the Butler's Fired (1916)
Short | Comedy, Short

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Firing the Butler, or the Butler's Fired (1916)

Short | Comedy, Short

During a kitchen romance, jealousies are aroused and Hubby discharges the butler. He hires another at an employment agency and the order coming in the possession of an awkward Dutch butler, he enters the house and is mistaken by the wife ...See moreDuring a kitchen romance, jealousies are aroused and Hubby discharges the butler. He hires another at an employment agency and the order coming in the possession of an awkward Dutch butler, he enters the house and is mistaken by the wife for her father-in-law, whom she has never seen and who is expected that day. In the meantime the real father has arrived at his son's office and finding him busy has started for the house while the son remains at his desk. Upon the old man's arrival he is taken for the butler while the real butler is lavishly welcomed by the young wife. The father is dismayed when the wife rebuffs his tendered affection and when the maid refuses to allow him a drink of wine and he is sent to the kitchen he is quite heartbroken. Finally he asserts himself and telephones his son, for the old man has become wroth upon seeing the young wife kiss the butler. The butler goes to the kitchen and by his blundering sets the house afire. The son arrives and with difficulty and after a series of ludicrous adventures manages to save the wife and his father. She is consoled for the ruin of her beautiful house when hubby displays an insurance policy. Explanations are made and Hans, the new butler, seeks seclusion amid the smoking ruins and calmly finishes his luncheon. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Reggie Morris The Husband The Husband See fewer	Hands Up! (1926)
Gertrude Selby The Wife The Wife See fewer	The Double Room Mystery (1917)
Gus Leonard The Husband's Father The Husband's Father See fewer	Wurra-Wurra (1916)
Dave Morris The New Butler The New Butler See fewer	Juno and the Paycock (1929)