The Politicians

Detective Ruby Swift is on the trail of crooked politicos McQuire and Olson and traces them to the small hamlet Hicktown. Once there she finds that they are attempting to steal the election of the mayor in order to “trim” the town. Ruby, as secretary to the politicians, causes both to fall in love with her, hoping their rivalry will part them and reveal the hidden ballot boxes. Jealous over Ruby, the politicians quarrel, and not even the suffragette Chief of Police can reconcile them. How Ruby takes advantage of the quarrel and brings them to justice is the climax of this five-reel comedy.

Cast

Harry Watson Horatius Q. Olson

Ruby Hoffman Ruby Swift

Alma Hanlon Lotta Bond Snitz Edwards Ike Dobbins George Bickel Solomon McQuire

Martin Reagan Mayor Bond

Willis Reed Tom Davis

Florence Morrison Bridget

John Nicholson Horace

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