His Wife's Mistake
Synopsis
Roscoe begins work on his new job as janitor of the Shortacre Building in New York. While performing his duties he enters the offices of a broker, I. Steele. The broker is out, but his wife, who knows that her husband expects a rich customer in with a check for $10,000 to close an option, mistakes Roscoe for this Mr. R.U. Stout of Showme, Missouri. Thinking to be of assistance to her husband in his business, Mrs. Steele is very affable and finally invites the supposed Mr. Stout to go to luncheon with her. Steele returns with the necessary papers and is told by his office boy that his wife has gone to a gay café with the new janitor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Original Title
- His Wife's Mistake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roscoe Arbuckle
Department Leadership Roster
Roscoe Arbuckle
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is His Wife's Mistake about?
Roscoe begins work on his new job as janitor of the Shortacre Building in New York. While performing his duties he enters the offices of a broker, I. Steele. The broker is out, but his wife, who knows that her husband expects a rich customer in with a check for $10,000 to close an option, mistakes Roscoe for this Mr. R.U. Stout of Showme, Missouri. Thinking to be of assistance to her husband in his business, Mrs. Steele is very affable and finally invites the supposed Mr. Stout to go to luncheon with her. Steele returns with the necessary papers and is told by his office boy that his wife has gone to a gay café with the new janitor.
Who directed His Wife's Mistake?
His Wife's Mistake was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
Who stars in His Wife's Mistake?
The principal cast of His Wife's Mistake includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Minta Durfee, Joe Bordeaux, Arthur Earle, Betty Gray.
When was His Wife's Mistake released and how long is it?
His Wife's Mistake was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Wife's Mistake?
His Wife's Mistake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).