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Mr. and Mrs. Clark, both corpulent and easy going, little thought that they would be plunged into a medley of misunderstanding within an hour or two of enjoying their hearty breakfast. It ... See full summary
Mr. and Mrs. Clark, both corpulent and easy going, little thought that they would be plunged into a medley of misunderstanding within an hour or two of enjoying their hearty breakfast. It all came about firstly because both their daughter and their maid-of-all-work were blessed with the Christian name of Anna; secondly, because by a hapless chance they both were secretly coveted by two men, whose parents had bestowed the name of Jack on each; and thirdly, through the finding of a letter. This letter was intended for Anna, the servant, but Mr. and Mrs. Clark imagined it was for their own offspring. They prepared for the visit of Jack unknown to the girl, and Jack came. The Jack was an A.B., and when he came be asked simply to see Anna. The daughter was out, but Pa and Ma entertained Jack regally, but, to his discomfiture, his rough and ready ways frequently brought forth a frown from the good lady. Then came another knock at the door. A second Jack asked to see Anna, He was a dapper ...

Original Danish title is undetermined.

Released in the US as a split reel along with the documentary An Isle in the Baltic Sea (1913).

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    • Author: Jeyn
    The outcome is too easily foreseen and the fun is spoiled, being too clearly prearranged. Yet good acting and careful management of business make it decidedly entertaining to watch. - The Moving Picture World, November 15, 1913
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