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His Wife Knew About It
Also known as [His Wife Knew All About It]
(1916) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by Sidney Drew
Cast: Sidney Drew [Mr. Pantomus], Mrs. Sidney Drew (Lucille McVey) [Mrs. Pantomus], Josie Sadler [Tillie the cook]
The Vitagraph Company of America production; distributed by [?] V-L-S-E, Incorporated, or The General Film Company, Incorporated? / Scenario by James Montgomery Flagg. / Released 7 January 1916. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Comedy.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Mr. and Mrs. Pantomus have agonizing experiences with cooks. They think they have a jewel, but when the soup arrives at the table Paul indignantly inquires if it is “clysmic soup,” or “Puree of appollinaris.” Another one concocts a dish she proudly calls “peach cutlet with Camphor ball garnishing.” Finally they discover a gem of the rarest quality in Tillie. How she can cook. Mr. and Mrs. Pantomus even dare to invite some friends to dine with them. Showers of praise and wonder follow, but Paul’s complacency gets a shock when Tillie announces that where they live is too lonely; she wants to go to the city and see a bit of life. Desperate, Mrs. Pantomus suggests that Paul take the cook to dinner at Gufanti’s, and he somewhat nervously agrees. When they see the cook’s get-up, Paul nearly has a fit, but he is game, and during the excruciatingly funny incidents which follow, he carries himself with dignity. A couple of fellow-club members see him with the unknown and are filled with wonder. Mrs. Pantomus enters, takes in the situation and decides to have some fun. She sends Paul a note, then enters the café. The two friends act very foolish trying to keep her from seeing Paul and the unknown lady, but after further complications end a big laugh, all is explained, then each drinks a toast to Tillie.
Survival status: Print exists.
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 5 May 2024.
References: Montgomery-Comedy p. ? : Website-IMDb.
Home video: Blu-ray Disc.
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