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  • Billy Van Deusen's Muddle (1916)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
Billy Van Deusen's Muddle (1916)
Short | Comedy, Short

Grace and Walt have had a spat. The old biscuit argument is again brought up and Walt leaves the house in a rage. Lou Leuter, the lawyer, passing, overheard Grace's laments, and certain that when a woman weeps she wants a lawyer, he ...See moreGrace and Walt have had a spat. The old biscuit argument is again brought up and Walt leaves the house in a rage. Lou Leuter, the lawyer, passing, overheard Grace's laments, and certain that when a woman weeps she wants a lawyer, he strolls into her house, hands her a card, and learns the source of the trouble. With customary promptness he immediately asks for a retainer and then advises Grace that if she will get a co-respondent her husband will sue for divorce and she will be able to separate from him. She agrees and arrays herself for a catch. Grace strolls in the park, where she is admired from the distance by Bill Van Deusen, who has just been thrown down and is waiting for something to happen. In the meantime the police are informed that a flirt is working in the park and a policewoman is delegated to get him. Walt, while driving through the park, sees his wife in company with another man. There is a bit of a mix-up in which Grace denies all knowledge of knowing her husband, and the lady cop arrests Walt for flirting. She drags him off to jail while Lou advises Grace to get Van Deusen to some roadhouse and he will have her husband see her there. They start for the roadhouse and Lou starts for the jail, where he has Walt released, after receiving a retainer. Walt trails Billy and Grace to the roadhouse where Lou scouts and finds Grace and Van Deusen in a booth. He informs them that Walt is outside with a gun and offers to arrange an amicable settlement for a certain sum, which Van Deusen provides. Lou now goes to the angry Walt and informs him that his wife is in the place in company with Van Deusen. He sends Walt in after being rewarded and watches developments. Walt and Van Deusen get together and have a battle which is finally brought to a halt by the waiters and attaches in the place. It is then revealed that Lou has been the source of the trouble. Van Deusen, Grace and Walt leave the best of friends. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Apr 5, 1916

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Apr 5, 1916 (United States)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
John Steppling
Billy Van Deusen Billy Van Deusen   See fewer
Queenie Rosson
The Girl The Girl   See fewer
Dixie Stewart
The Mother (as Dixie Stuart) The Mother (as Dixie Stuart)   See fewer
Carol Holloway
Grace - Walt's Wife Grace - Walt's Wife   See fewer
Richard Rosson
Walt - Grace's Husband (as Dick Rosson) Walt - Grace's Husband (as Dick Rosson)   See fewer
John Sheehan
Lew Leuter Lew Leuter   See fewer
Mae Talbot
Copess (as Mary Talbot) Copess (as Mary Talbot)   See fewer
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