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  • The Devil and Mrs. Walker (1914)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
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The Devil and Mrs. Walker (1914)
Short | Comedy, Short

Many things happen on the night that Mrs. Walker, who rules her husband and daughter with an iron rod, is invited to address the Shoestring Makers' Union. First, her daughter Ethel takes advantage of the opportunity to elope with her ...See moreMany things happen on the night that Mrs. Walker, who rules her husband and daughter with an iron rod, is invited to address the Shoestring Makers' Union. First, her daughter Ethel takes advantage of the opportunity to elope with her sweetheart, Gustave Henri. The latter is the son of Mrs. Walker's despised neighbors. Second, instead of washing the dishes, Mr. Walker steals away to a masquerade ball in devil's attire. Mrs. Walker discovers her hubby's absence when she returns home. She waits for him with rolling pin in hand. When Walker finally steals into the house, his wife is scared speechless by what she thinks is his Satanic Majesty. Realizing the situation. Walker, as the devil, warns his wife that she is to treat her husband kindly in the future. The following day Mrs. Walker lavishes attention upon her husband. Shortly afterward, Ethel and her newly acquired husband return home for parental blessings. Instead, Walker yanks his daughter into the house and kicks Gustave into the street. A messenger boy arrives with a message for Walker. Gustave gets the telegram. It is from the organization which held the ball. Walker is informed that he has been awarded first prize. Gustave gives the telegram to Mrs. Walker. The moment her eyes take in the message she sees through her husband's scheme. And while she literally proceeds to "beat the devil," Ethel and Gustave make their escape. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Dec 4, 1914

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Dec 4, 1914 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
John E. Brennan
Mr. Walker Mr. Walker   See fewer
Carrie Clark Ward
Mrs. Walker (as Carrie C. Ward) Mrs. Walker (as Carrie C. Ward)   See fewer
Ethel Teare
Ethel Walker - the Daughter Ethel Walker - the Daughter   See fewer
Fred Hornby
M. Henri - the French Barber (as Frederick Hornby) M. Henri - the French Barber (as Frederick Hornby)   See fewer
Josephine Rice
Mme. Henri - the Wife Mme. Henri - the Wife   See fewer
Lee Hill
Gustave Henri - the Son Gustave Henri - the Son   See fewer
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