Release Date
Original Release
November 17, 1915
0h 50m
The Politicians (1915)
Overview
Detective Ruby Swift is on the trail of crooked politicos McQuire and Olson and traces them to the small hamlet Hicktown. Once there she finds that they are attempting to steal the election of the mayor in order to “trim” the town. Ruby, as secretary to the politicians, causes both to fall in love with her, hoping their rivalry will part them and reveal the hidden ballot boxes. Jealous over Ruby, the politicians quarrel, and not even the suffragette Chief of Police can reconcile them. How Ruby takes advantage of the quarrel and brings them to justice is the climax of this five-reel comedy.
Director
Bert Angeles
Department: Directing
Cast
Harry Watson
Horatius Q. Olson
Ruby Hoffman
Ruby Swift
Alma Hanlon
Lotta Bond
Snitz Edwards
Ike Dobbins
George Bickel
Solomon McQuire
Martin Reagan
Mayor Bond
Willis Reed
Tom Davis
Florence Morrison
Bridget
John Nicholson
Horace
