Mixed Wires

Insurance adjuster John Smith leaves for a nearby town to adjust a loss. He tells Mrs. Smith that he will be home in a few days. Traveling salesman John Smith leaves for a short business trip. He also tells Mrs. Smith to expect him in a few days. Salesman John wires his wife that he will be held up until the next day. Adjuster John Smith wires his wife that he will be home on the midnight express and to have lunch ready for him. The messages get crossed and many comical misunderstandings results until all is happily resolved.

Edward Coxen

John Smith - Insurance Adjuster

Winifred Greenwood

Mrs. John Smith - His Wife

George Field

John Smith - Traveling Salesman

Lizette Thorne

Mrs. John Smith - His Wife

John Steppling

Policeman

• Henry OttoDirector

Release date

August 25, 1915

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

31m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

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