The Adventures of an Old Flirt - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Mr. Jack, although past middle age and married, is only as old as he feels: and, as he feels like a "boy of twenty." It is not to be wondered at that he still looks for a good time whenever the opportunity affords. Another "old boy" and ...See moreMr. Jack, although past middle age and married, is only as old as he feels: and, as he feels like a "boy of twenty." It is not to be wondered at that he still looks for a good time whenever the opportunity affords. Another "old boy" and crony of Jack's, also ever ready for a lark, lets Jack in on "The Perfect Peach Masquerade Ball" and sends him a ticket, which delights Mr. Jack. "The best laid schemes of mice and men aft gang a-gley." Jack's does, for instead of burning the letter he very carelessly leaves it in the pocket of his smoking jacket, and wifey finds it. Although not o'er youthful herself. Mrs. Jack still possesses ginger and snap, and instantly prepares for action. When she leaves the costumer's on the night of the masquerade it is as a captivating soubrette. Jack and his bosom friend are there bright and early, admiring the "peaches," making numerous "mashes" and having "one good time," but do not get into action in earnest until the dashing soubrette arrives. The old fellows are at once rivals for the fair one's attention and admiration, and try to outdo one another in gallantry, in the dance, in wit and humor, and in all the arts they possess to enliven the beauty's pleasure. She seems thoroughly impartial regarding both, but with a leaning toward the friend, which causes Mr. Jack to try a spurt, and he wins and takes the "lady" to supper. Mr. Jack pours out his soul in confidence to the fair listener, gently urged to "make a clean breast of it," and nobly responds. Declares that he is unmarried, dotes on blonde soubrettes. etc., and, when he reaches the height of his eloquence, he is doubly unmasked and Mrs. Jack gets a new sealskin. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less