All on Account of a Ring (1912)

It is the evening of Jack's wedding. He has loitered downtown to have the customary farewell drink with bachelor friends, and is late in getting dressed for the big event of a fellow's life. He rips his trousers and tries to mend them. All this is now happening while the bride and guests are awaiting his past due time for arrival. At last he appears and the ceremony starts, then Jack misses the necessary ring and, with a running explanation, bolts out of the house to go to his quarters to get it. But since he left his room, a burglar has entered it and found the ring. After many adventures with the police, janitor and fire escape, he discovers its theft. He returns to his bride and sadly explains his predicament. It looks like no wedding till Mrs. Jones inspiredly thinks of loaning Jack her wedding ring. So follows the ceremony and then happiness.

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GenresComedy Romance Short