Movie: Quarantined Rivals

Top 10 Billed Cast

Robert Agnew
Robert Agnew

Bruce Farney

Kathleen Collins
Kathleen Collins

Elsie Peyton

John Miljan
John Miljan

Ed, the barber

Ray Hallor
Ray Hallor

Robert Howard

Viora Daniel
Viora Daniel

Minette, the manicurist

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Joe, the plumber

Clarissa Selwynne
Clarissa Selwynne

Mrs. Peyton

George C. Pearce
George C. Pearce

Mr. Peyton

William A. O'Connor
William A. O'Connor

Mort

Josephine Borio
Josephine Borio

Maid

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    Elsie Peyton’s parents favor two different men for her. Dad likes Bruce Farney, as does Elsie while Mom prefers Bob Howard. The domineering Mrs. Peyton sees to it that football player Bruce is discouraged from taking Elsie to the game. Bruce stops in a barbershop where Minette, the manicurist flirts with him to make barber Ed jealous. Disappointed when he sees Elsie with Bob at the game Bruce follows them in his car. Meanwhile, Mrs. Peyton calls Minette to the house for a manicure. When the trio arrive from the game the house is suddenly placed under a 2-week quarantine for smallpox. Hilarious complications ensue as Bruce is obliged to room with his rival, but by a clever trick Bruce marries Elsie despite the quarantine.

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    1927-02-28

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