The Politicians

The Politicians — Plot

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.

• Release date
• November 17, 1915
• Runtime
• 50 min
• Genres
• Comedy
• Director
• Bert Angeles

The Politicians — Cast

Harry Watson Horatius Q. Olson Ruby Hoffman Ruby Swift Alma Hanlon Lotta Bond Snitz Edwards Ike Dobbins

G

George Bickel Solomon McQuire

M

Martin Reagan Mayor Bond

F

Florence Morrison Bridget

J

John Nicholson Horace