One man, two identities, zero chill — 1922's wildest case of mistaken identity.
Judge Granger, a candidate for mayor, attempts to persuade Mary Allen Sayre to marry him. She meets his double, a young traveling salesman named Jimmy Gallop, mistaking him for the judge. Granger’s opponents bribe Jimmy to impersonate the judge in public while they kidnap the magistrate almost wrecking his chances of election and nearly getting Gallop murdered. Jimmy saves himself, helps in the judge's campaign, and finds that Mary is in love with him. The judge realizes he is in love with his devoted secretary.
Acting
William Russell's physical comedy playing against himself.
Direction
Rowland V. Lee's crisp visual storytelling at breakneck pace.
Director
Rowland V. Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
William Russell was a huge silent star who died tragically at 35, making this early work a time capsule of his comedic gifts.
This film captures 1920s America's obsession with political reform and the 'common man' hero — Jimmy the salesman triumphs over corrupt machine politics.
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