Too Clever by Half

The story follows Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed as they navigate the fallout from an argument. After Mrs. Newlywed refuses to kiss her husband goodbye, Newlywed embarks on an auto trip with his friend George and two young women. However, their outing is interrupted when Mrs. Newlywed spots her husband, leading to further complications.

In an attempt to appease his wife, Newlywed concocts a plan involving a dictaphone and a telephone, which leads to more humorous misunderstandings. The film captures the comedic essence of early cinema, making it a notable piece from the silent film era. Collectors of classic comedies will find its depiction of marital misunderstandings and early film techniques particularly interesting.