Why He Gave Up (1911)

Hubby is anxious to get away for a little time at the beach with the boys, and works up a quarrel with wifey over a new hat, the bill for which he is asked to pay. Making this excuse, he goes off with his chums. The wife is an expert swimmer and diver and is invited to attend a meet of the ladies' swimming club, of which she was formerly a member. Her husband's treatment induces her to accept the invitation. The affair takes place at the very beach to which the husband hied himself. One may imagine that hubby has not only plunged into the cooling waters of the surf, but into domestic hot water as well.

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Summary Details
Running Time12 min
GenresComedy Short
FilmmakersRole
Henry Lehrman Director
Mack Sennett Director
Elmer Booth Writer
George Hennessy Writer
Percy Higginson Cinematographer
CastRole
Fred Mace
Mabel Normand
Edward Dillon
William J. Butler