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The Wager (1911)
Short | Comedy, Short

The Wager (1911)

Short | Comedy, Short

This is a good one, and well worked out by Masters, who wagers Macy, who is engaged to Gladys, that he will kiss her with Macy's consent, on their wedding day. The loser is to open a case of champagne. To this agreement all their friends ...See moreThis is a good one, and well worked out by Masters, who wagers Macy, who is engaged to Gladys, that he will kiss her with Macy's consent, on their wedding day. The loser is to open a case of champagne. To this agreement all their friends are witnesses at a bachelor dinner given to Macy, in honor of his engagement to Gladys. Macy tells Gladys about the wager, and puts her on her guard. She is very much disturbed by Masters' presumption, and does not fail to snub him when she meets him. Gladys' mother gives her an engagement party, to which all her young friends are invited. She is anticipating a visit from an elderly aunt from the country, whom she has not seen for years, and who is very anxious to be present at this occasion. As an additional affront to Masters, he is not invited, but learning of the aunt's expected visit, he disguises himself as the aunt, and during the festivities, he is ushered into the room. His disguise is perfect, and Gladys welcomes him, introducing him to Macy. The "old lady" takes Gladys in her arms, and as a matter of deference, asks Macy if "she" can kiss his fiancée. Naturally the young man gives his consent, and Masters deliberately places a resounding osculatory impression upon the lips of the fair Gladys. Just after this has occurred, the real aunt appears upon the scene. At first there is a lull and then there is an outburst of surprise. Explanations are demanded by Gladys and Macy, which are answered by Masters, taking off his bonnet and wig. At first Macy is angry, but the guests tell him that the joke is on him, that he has lost his wager, and he might as well admit it. Gracefully Macy accepts his defeat, shakes hands with Masters, and everything goes merrily on, with renewed zeal and increased jollity. Later, down at the club, the wager is paid and the boys all drink to the health of Gladys' aunt. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
Earle Williams Macy Macy See fewer	The Scarlet Runner (1916)
Lillian Walker Gladys Gladys See fewer	Hearts and the Highway (1915)
William R. Dunn Masters Masters See fewer	Beyond the Law (1918)
Ruth D. Blake Gladys's Mother Gladys's Mother See fewer	Their Charming Mama (1911)