Too Clever by Half
Synopsis
Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed have an awful "first quarrel" and Mrs. Newlywed refuses to kiss her husband goodbye in the morning. With this in mind, Newlywed consents to accompany his friend George and two stunning girlies on an auto trip. They pass Mrs. Newlywed, who recognizes her husband, and his trip is spoiled, while she goes home in aggrieved surprise. George tells him he must have a double. Accordingly, next day at the office Newlywed talks into his dictaphone and connects it with the telephone, then, leaving instructions with the office boy, calls up his wife and tells her he will be kept late at the office. He and George then go home and his friend introduces
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Drew
- Original Title
- Too Clever by Half
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Drew
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Drew
Director
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What is Too Clever by Half about?
Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed have an awful "first quarrel" and Mrs. Newlywed refuses to kiss her husband goodbye in the morning. With this in mind, Newlywed consents to accompany his friend George and two stunning girlies on an auto trip. They pass Mrs. Newlywed, who recognizes her husband, and his trip is spoiled, while she goes home in aggrieved surprise. George tells him he must have a double. Accordingly, next day at the office Newlywed talks into his dictaphone and connects it with the telephone, then, leaving instructions with the office boy, calls up his wife and tells her he will be kept late at the office. He and George then go home and his friend introduces
Who directed Too Clever by Half?
Too Clever by Half was directed by Sidney Drew.
Who stars in Too Clever by Half?
The principal cast of Too Clever by Half includes Sidney Drew, Mrs. Sidney Drew.
When was Too Clever by Half released and how long is it?
Too Clever by Half was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 13m.