The Rubes and the Bunco Men (1909)
The opening scene of this comedy shows the arrival of a typical Rube and his daughter from the rural districts. Leaving the depot of a well-known railroad in a large metropolis, they are spotted by two bunco men on the outlook for victims, and cautiously trailed. The sharpers, laying their plans en route, take a short cut and secure material for their game. They happen upon a magnificent team of horses attached to a carriage standing alone in front of a residence, and after placing a sign upon carriage "For Sale $25.00." they await the coming of their victims. The Rubes, much taken with the splendid turnout, immediately purchase the outfit and drive off in state. The sharpers again head off the Rubes and place a large sign in a conspicuous place upon a swell mansion. The sign reads "This property in exchange for a team and carriage and so much cash to boot." One of the sharpers disguises himself, makes the exchange, secures the cash, and they both drive off in the vehicle. The Rube and his daughter are thrown out of the house by a footman and hurry away in search of the team. The sharpers drive the team back to its original stand and hurriedly disappear just as the owner and his coachman come out of the house. As the owner is about to step into the carriage, the Rube and his daughter rush upon the scene demanding the return of the rig. After a considerable struggle, the Rubes are ejected and the team drives away. A sudden revelation comes to the victims that they have been buncoed.
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GenresComedy
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| Ben Turpin |
