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The First Quarrel (1916)
Short | Comedy, Short

The First Quarrel (1916)

Short | Comedy, Short

Uncle presents John and Carol, the newlyweds, with a furnished bungalow. Bride and bridegroom quarrel about the hanging up of a picture of one of Carol's old-time flames, whereupon both pack their belongings, and plan to go back to father ...See moreUncle presents John and Carol, the newlyweds, with a furnished bungalow. Bride and bridegroom quarrel about the hanging up of a picture of one of Carol's old-time flames, whereupon both pack their belongings, and plan to go back to father and mother. Upon further reflection, however, each decides to bring the other to time, with the threat of suicide. John leaves a note to the effect that he has gone to drown himself, and Carol writes that she is about to jump into the ocean and end it all. But neither of the notes reaches its destination. Instead Uncle who arrives for a visit discovers them. With his valet he rushes furiously to prevent the impending double tragedy. On his way to a watery grave John stops at a real estate agent and lists his house for rent. Then Tom and Ethel, also newlyweds in search of a home decide to take it. Uncle finds Carol and Johnnie on opposite sides of a huge rock. He comes to the conclusion that they both are bluffing, and both would be willing to be reconciled. While Tom and Ethel have entered their new abode they quarrel over a letter which Ethel finds in Tom's pocket, and both retire to their respective rooms. The scene cuts back to the rock where Uncle hits upon a plan of strategic action. He instructs his valet to tell Carol that her husband has been drowned and that his body has been taken home. He himself tells a similar story about Carol to Johnny. Each rushes home horror stricken. They find Tom and Ethel in their respective rooms. The "corpses" are very much alive, much to the joy of everybody. Then consternation follows over the mix-up, but by means of connecting doors and adjoining the rooms, the first quarrel becomes a thing of the past. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
John Sheehan John John See fewer	The Criminal Code (1930)
Carol Holloway Carol Carol See fewer	A Game of Wits (1914)
Chance Ward Tom Tom See fewer	The Bat Whispers (1930)
Beatrice Van Ethel Ethel See fewer	The Black Box (1915)
Rae Berger Uncle Uncle See fewer	The Valley of Decision (1916)