Lew Sargent is scheduled to run in the race on Sunday, but first he joins a secret society; he has to remain silent until ten, and wear a dress for the afternoon. This cramps his ability to make love to Betty Welch.

I looked at a ten-minute cutdown of this short, which was originally released at 20 minutes. As a result, most of the jokes are in the titles, although there is a terrific fight at a dance. There's one decent gag at the end, marred a little by the obvious wire work that makes it possible.

Although Wanda Wiley is credited as co-starring, there's no sign of her. Betty Welch is the object of everyone's affection, and she's made up to look like Clara Bow.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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