An Unsuccessful Substitution - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

The disordered room tells the story of the night's dissipation. Waking, M. Jags experiences the mental and physical suffering of the transgressor. A thousand trip hammers pounding, in erratic dissonance, seem to be working in his brain. In...See moreThe disordered room tells the story of the night's dissipation. Waking, M. Jags experiences the mental and physical suffering of the transgressor. A thousand trip hammers pounding, in erratic dissonance, seem to be working in his brain. In mental anguish he rings the bell that summons the butler. This dignitary, although unsympathetic, responds promptly with "First aid," a wet towel bound round the aching head is followed by a glass of "Eye opener" placed in the trembling fingers; partial relief is at hand. Unfortunately, Mrs. Jags enters; a glance discloses the situation. The "Eye opener" with the tray and bottles are seized and thrown out the window. Her anger is unreasoning; she berates husband and butler, threatening disciplinary measures. The raging wife leaves the room. Meanwhile a painter outside, who was struck by the flying bottles, mounts the ladder and becomes an interested spectator of the household's internal strife. In commiseration he offers a can of alcohol to the suffering man through the window. Drinking it, Mr. Jags doubles up in agony and calls loudly for help. The butler, fearful of Mrs. Jags' anger, refuses to obtain stimulants. The unhappy man decides to seek relief outside. Dressed for the street he is held up by his wife, who confiscates his clothing and puts him back to bed. Something must be done; he appeals to the painter who suggests escape by way of the ladder. The butler is railed and compelled to take Mr. Jags' place in the bed. Mr. Jags, attired in the butler's clothing, clambers down the ladder. Directly Mrs. Jags enters and "plants herself" to keep watch over her supposed prisoner. The unfortunate butler in trying to escape, is captured by the enraged wife and suffers the results of a beating for the deceit of her convivial husband. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less