Never Again (1914)
At the French Ball, grouchy old hypocrite Rufus Fletcher meets Marie Dupree and lets himself loose. He has no use for his son-in-law Howard, and dislikes his daughter's suitors. Fletcher is called to Philadelphia, and in his absence his wife and daughters take the opportunity to call upon the married daughter, who is forbidden the house. Marie Dupree goes to Fletcher's home to take the position as Mrs. Fletcher's maid in place of Dora, with whom Marie is acquainted and who has been given notice by Fletcher. Fletcher misses his train and comes back home. Julian has a date that evening to take Dora and Marie to a masquerade, and promises to call at Fletcher's for them. Fletcher, on returning home disgusted, is recognized by Marie as her "Howard Hunt," the name he has given her. Dora sees her chance to get even with Fletcher. Julian comes in with the costumes, finds "Howard Hunt" there, raises the devil, and swears vengeance as he leaves. Fletcher is forced to consent to take the girls to the masquerade. Dora sends a note to the boys to come to the house. They lose no time in getting there. They learn of Fletcher's escapade, but promise to keep Rufus's secret if he will accept them as his sons-in-law. O'Flynn, the policeman, has been watching Julian's impatient antics across the street, as he watches for his rival, anxious to trounce him. O'Flynn is convinced he is a "stool-pigeon," and the boys are his pals. He arrests the three of them for attempted burglary. Mrs. Fletcher and the daughters arrive, but Dora saves the situation. The boys are released by O'Flynn after explanations, and arrive at the Fletcher home, to meet their respective sweethearts. Mr. Fletcher has another narrow escape when the costumes are found, but manages to get out of it by the skin of his teeth. He had his dance, paid the fiddler, and solemnly vows, "Never Again."
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Sidney Drew | Director |
| Marguerite Bertsch | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Sidney Drew | |
| Jane Fearnley | |
| S. Rankin Drew | |
| Lillian Burns |
