The Water Plug (1920)

Billy is on the bum. He sees a copper writing a ticket to a driver parked in front of a fire hydrant. The driver slips the cop some money to tear up the ticket. Billy acquires a fake fire plug and a policeman's badge, and sets out to make some money.

Released May 13, 1920 12 min None+

Genres: Comedy, Short

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