The Politicians

Plot Summary

Detective Ruby Swift is on the trail of crooked politicos McQuire and Olson and traces them to the small hamlet Hicktown. Once there she finds that they are attempting to steal the election of the mayor in order to “trim” the town. Ruby, as secretary to the politicians, causes both to fall in love with her, hoping their rivalry will part them and reveal the hidden ballot boxes. Jealous over Ruby, the politicians quarrel, and not even the suffragette Chief of Police can reconcile them. How Ruby takes advantage of the quarrel and brings them to justice is the climax of this five-reel comedy.

Top Cast

Harry Watson Horatius Q. Olson

Ruby Hoffman Ruby Swift

Alma Hanlon Lotta Bond

Snitz Edwards Ike Dobbins

George Bickel Solomon McQuire