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Release Date:
January 1, 1912
Original Title:
Rigadin et la Baguette Magique
Genres:
Comedy
Production Companies:
Pathé Frères
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 5
Whiffles. the noted comedian, is married to a shrew, who proves more than his match in their many conflicts. A discolored eye is the last straw and Whiffles decides to tame his wife's aggressiveness. He buys the magic wand of Professor Jinks and marches bravely home. He arrives late for dinner and his wife aims a blow at him. He touches her with the magic wand, but, alas, with the wrong end, producing two wives instead of making one disappear. The wives combine forces, take the magic wand away and pound the unfortunate Whiffles until he apologizes.
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