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The Politicians
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.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film likely depicted the machinations and potential corruption within the political sphere. Without a surviving print, the exact narrative and character arcs remain a matter of historical speculation, though such films often served as social commentary.
Critical Reception
As a lost film from 1915, there is no available critical reception or audience data. Its existence is known primarily through film archives and historical records.
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Fun Fact
The exact director and cast of 'The Politicians' (1915) are unknown, and the film itself is considered lost, making it a fascinating but elusive piece of early cinema history.
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