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

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Billy Van Deusen's Fiancee (1916)

Short | Comedy, Short

Billy Van Deusen sits and ponders over his various escapades. He comes to the grand conclusion that woman is the cause of all his worries and decides that he had better cut the acquaintance of all women in general. He is so engrossed in ...See moreBilly Van Deusen sits and ponders over his various escapades. He comes to the grand conclusion that woman is the cause of all his worries and decides that he had better cut the acquaintance of all women in general. He is so engrossed in his thoughts that he does not notice Mary Brawne and her fiancé, who are practicing for a tennis match nearby. Mary hits the ball and it lands near Van Deusen who does not see it. The ball is an autographed one, and an urchin, realizing its value, decides to make away with it if he can. He is seen by MacLafflin, Mary's fiancé, and in an endeavor to get away the urchin slips the ball into Van Deusen's pocket. When Mac collars the youngster, he informs him that he saw Van Deusen pocket the ball. Mac calls Billy to task and surprises him when he takes the ball from his pocket. Mac threatens to cause serious trouble if Van Deusen ever crosses his path again. At home Billy receives a letter from his pal, Bob, who requests that he visit him at his "skirtless Arcadia." Billy smiles and opens another letter. It is from his aunt and informs him that she is coming to visit him with two of his childhood sweethearts. Bob's invitation becomes his first thought and he leaves immediately for the place of rest. Bob meets him at the station and takes him home. Billy sees all evidence of bachelordom and is highly pleased. But when the servant taps the dinner gong and from all sorts of uncanny places beautiful girls appear. Billy is taken back. He wants to make a hurried departure, but the eyes of beautiful Bess hold him. Bob informs him, however, that Bess is his wife-to-be, and the only hope in Billy's heart is smashed. He threatens to do dire things, but Bob gives him a bright idea. He suggests that Billy announce that he is engaged. Billy makes the assertion so that all can hear, even a newspaper lady who happens to be in the neighborhood, and the result is a full Sunday supplement. Mary Brawne happens to be a convenient name and Billy uses it without a second thought. The fact that she is the woman tennis champion does not enter his mind. Wishing to carry the joke on, Bob has the cook claim that she is Mary Brawne. It looks like bliss for Van Deusen, but the real Mary Brawne and Mac chance across the Sunday supplement and evince anger and surprise when they see that the man who tried to steal their tennis ball is now laying claim to a love affair with Mary. They make a quick departure for Bob's place and their arrival on the scene causes much consternation. Billy tries to explain matters and force Bob to confess, but they are all taken with stage fright. Bess tries to tell them that Billy has been treated shabbily and that she loves him, but Billy sees the only way out of the difficulty is a flight, and while the bunch argue Billy makes his getaway. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
John Steppling Billy Van Deusen Billy Van Deusen See fewer	The Reckless Age (1924)
Carol Holloway Bessie Bessie See fewer	A Game of Wits (1914)
John Sheehan Bob White Bob White See fewer	The Criminal Code (1930)
Mae Talbot Billy's Aunt (as Mary Talbot) Billy's Aunt (as Mary Talbot) See fewer	Gloriana (1916)