Jerry at the end of his resources looks for work. Waiting in line at an employment agency, he is suddenly yanked out by an excited young man who is in search of someone to substitute as a ... See full summary
A Merry Mix-Up (1916) Online
Jerry at the end of his resources looks for work. Waiting in line at an employment agency, he is suddenly yanked out by an excited young man who is in search of someone to substitute as a husband for him. The newlywed desires to make his rival uncle acquainted with his bride but fears to announce that he is already married. Jerry approves of the proposition. He is taken to a tailoring establishment and togged out in great style. He then goes to his new friend's home and there meets his proxy wife. Jerry almost forgets that it isn't really his own wife and arouses the jealousy of the young husband, but things are smoothed over. The trio go to the uncle's home. Jerry and the girl are introduced as man and wife to the uncle and his daughter Violet. Jerry is very attentive to Violet and this shocks the uncle. Throughout the day the young husband is on pins and needles because of the affectionate actions of Jerry toward his wife but he is unable to interfere, fearing his uncle might ...
| Credited cast: | |||
 | George Ovey | - | Jerry |
 | George George | - | Jack - the Newlywed Husband |
| Louis Fitzroy | - | The Uncle |
| Louise Horner | - | Violet - the Uncle's Daughter |
| Harry Jackson | - | The Tailor |
| Gordon McGregor | - | The Butler (as Gordon MacGregor) |
| Janet Sully | - | The Housekeeper |
| Margaret Cullington | - | The Maid |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Claire Anderson | - | Bessie - the Newlywed Bride |