The Bluffers - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Tom Murdock asks Patty to marry him. Patty accepts Tom, but insists that he get her father's consent. Tom lacks the courage to do this, but at length after much urging he approaches "father" to pop the question. Patty's father had been ...See moreTom Murdock asks Patty to marry him. Patty accepts Tom, but insists that he get her father's consent. Tom lacks the courage to do this, but at length after much urging he approaches "father" to pop the question. Patty's father had been watching them, and guesses what Tom is about to ask. He repulses Tom. Forthwith Tom and Patty elope. Tom secures employment at fifteen per. They start housekeeping in an expensive flat. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, their neighbors across the hall, are very friendly. The Kirks leave town. The key to their apartment is left with Patty. "Father" sends Tom and Patty a telegram saying he is coming to visit them. The newlyweds start scheming. They furnish their apartment with the furniture belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Kirk. Tom and Patty busy themselves hauling the Kirk's furniture into their flat. Father arrives and is greatly pleased with the newlyweds' flat. Tom receives a telegram from the Kirks. They are returning on the next train. Tom and Patty are greatly fussed. They then rush "father" home. The latter's automobile breaks down and he decides to return. As he approaches the house he sees the bluffers scurrying to return the Kirk's furniture. Father laughs heartily. The bluffers' creditors then take the furniture. The mail-carrier delivers a letter to Patty. The letter is from "father" and a check for $10 is enclosed. Bluffing ceases and happiness reigns. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less