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Quarantined Rivals

Elsie Peyton’s parents favor two different men for her. Dad likes Bruce Farney, as does Elsie while Mom prefers Bob Howard. The domineering Mrs. Peyton sees to it that football player Bruce is discouraged from taking Elsie to the game. Bruce stops in a barbershop where Minette, the manicurist flirts with him to make barber Ed jealous. Disappointed when he sees Elsie with Bob at the game Bruce follows them in his car. Meanwhile, Mrs. Peyton calls Minette to the house for a manicure. When the trio arrive from the game the house is suddenly placed under a 2-week quarantine for smallpox. Hilarious complications ensue as Bruce is obliged to room with his rival, but by a clever trick Bruce marries Elsie despite the quarantine.

Top Cast

  • Robert Agnew

    Robert Agnew

    Bruce Farney

  • Kathleen Collins

    Kathleen Collins

    Elsie Peyton

  • John Miljan

    John Miljan

    Ed, the barber

  • Ray Hallor

    Ray Hallor

    Robert Howard

  • Viora Daniel

    Viora Daniel

    Minette, the manicurist

  • Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

    Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

    Joe, the plumber

  • Clarissa Selwynne

    Clarissa Selwynne

    Mrs. Peyton

  • George C. Pearce

    George C. Pearce

    Mr. Peyton

  • William A. O'Connor

    William A. O'Connor

    Mort

Overview

Elsie Peyton’s parents favor two different men for her. Dad likes Bruce Farney, as does Elsie while Mom prefers Bob Howard. The domineering Mrs. Peyton sees to it that football player Bruce is discouraged from taking Elsie to the game. Bruce stops in a barbershop where Minette, the manicurist flirts with him to make barber Ed jealous. Disappointed when he sees Elsie with Bob at the game Bruce follows them in his car. Meanwhile, Mrs. Peyton calls Minette to the house for a manicure. When the trio arrive from the game the house is suddenly placed under a 2-week quarantine for smallpox. Hilarious complications ensue as Bruce is obliged to room with his rival, but by a clever trick Bruce marries Elsie despite the quarantine.

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