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The Water Plug (1920): Cast

The Water Plug (1920) movie poster

The Water Plug is a 1920 short comedy starring Robert McKenzie, Billy Franey and George Jeske. It runs 12 minutes.

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The Water Plug (1920) movie poster
Released
Runtime
12 min
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Water Plug About?

The premise of The Water Plug without spoilers.

Billy, down on his luck, watches a police officer write a ticket to a driver blocking a fire hydrant. The driver slips the officer cash to have the ticket destroyed. Seizing the opportunity, Billy obtains a counterfeit fire plug and a fake police badge, and sets out to profit from the scheme.

The Water Plug Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • scam
  • fire hydrant
  • soaking wet
  • gambling
  • dice game
  • police officer
  • police
  • dummy
  • doll
  • impersonating a police officer
  • badge
  • male police officer
+23 more
  • tramp
  • sleeping under the stars
  • pouring a bucket of water on someone
  • fire plug
  • parking ticket
  • little tramp
  • knockoff
  • policeman
  • police uniform
  • shoplifting
  • comedy of errors
  • comedic fight
  • fight with a policeman
  • 1920s
  • limousine
  • chauffeur
  • water tanker
  • craps game
  • stakeout
  • the lenox hotel
  • chased by police
  • one reeler
  • climbing out of a manhole
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Cast & crew

The Water Plug Cast

Robert McKenzie leads the cast, with Billy Franey and George Jeske.

Cars

Cars in The Water Plug

10 cars on screen, including the 1918 Buick unknown and the Ford Model T.

All 10 cars
  • 1918 Buick unknown in The Water Plug 1918 Buick unknown Minor role
  • Ford Model T in The Water Plug Ford Model T Minor role
  • Moreland in The Water Plug Moreland Minor role
  • 1919 Nash Six in The Water Plug 1919 Nash Six Minor role

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FAQ

The Water Plug FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Water Plug, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Water Plug?

The Water Plug runs 12 minutes.

When was The Water Plug released?

The Water Plug was released on May 13, 1920.

Who is in the cast of The Water Plug?

The Water Plug stars Robert McKenzie, Billy Franey and George Jeske, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Water Plug have a post-credit scene?

No. The Water Plug has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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