His Unlucky Night

The film follows friends Billy Trotter and Homer Brown, traveling salesmen who reunite at a hotel. With Billy recently married and Homer feeling the pressure of being single, he seeks companionship. Billy orchestrates a date between Homer and Jennie, a homebody woman, with himself and Peggy acting as chaperons.

As the evening unfolds, complications arise from room changes, Jennie's angry father, and Billy's jealous wife, creating a series of humorous misunderstandings. With a cast that includes notable names like Billy Bevan and Carole Lombard, this short showcases the slapstick comedy style prevalent in the late 1920s. It's a representation of the era's comedic storytelling, making it a unique piece for collectors of early film history.