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A Sport of Circumstances (1915)
Short | Short, Comedy

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A Sport of Circumstances (1915)

Short | Short, Comedy

The Rev. Zack Leigh is one of those ultra-dignified parsons whose daily exercise consists of turning the pages of religious pamphlets and woman suffrage propaganda. Lee Ryder is a jockey, whose cardinal occupation is evading his ...See moreThe Rev. Zack Leigh is one of those ultra-dignified parsons whose daily exercise consists of turning the pages of religious pamphlets and woman suffrage propaganda. Lee Ryder is a jockey, whose cardinal occupation is evading his alimony-seeking wife; Mrs. Leigh is a fanatical suffragist, who likes to parade about occasionally with flags and banners decrying men. Mrs. Ryder, on a still hunt for her elusive spouse, happens into his room in time to find a telegram from the owner of Fire-Fly, a race horse, asking Ryder to hurry to Plumville and ride the thoroughbred in the big stake event of the afternoon. She decides to hustle to Plumville and get some money from her husband there. The Rev. Mr. Leigh is handed a letter from his wife to the effect that she intends to come home that day, and if he will meet her at Plumville they will take part in the suffrage parade. Off he goes to Plumville, arriving at the hotel simultaneously with Lee Ryder. Both are assigned rooms. Meanwhile an army of suffragists enters the hotel, their headquarters. Wishing to look his best in the parade, Mr. Leigh sends his suit out to a nearby tailor to be pressed. He is in the hallway in rather undignified attire as some wandering suffragists are heard approaching. Into the jockeys' room dashes Mr. Leigh. Ryder's jockey suit is sent to the room shortly after, and thinking it is the costume the committee wishes him to wear in the parade, he hastily dons it. Hardly has he arrayed himself in the suit when Turbot, the owner of Fire-Fly, with other sports, rushes into the room. They pick up the unfortunate and uncomfortable minister, and carry him bodily to the track where he is thrown upon a horse. They are off; around the track they speed. He is first. For the entire mile Mr. Leigh hangs this way and then that way upon the fleet animal. It is a wonderful exhibition of riding. He is returned a winner, and all sing his praises. Mrs. Leigh and Mrs. Ryder have taken up positions in front of their respective husbands' rooms. The latter attempts to embrace the minister, but he repels her with a dignified wave of the hand. Then he declares his identity. Then all proceed to faint. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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8 cast members

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