
Hughie Mack, Eddie Dunn, and Frank Kingsley secretly leave their homes to enjoy a night out without their wives' knowledge. The wives find out about their husbands' escapade and decide to act. The wives employ a female detective to "vamp" the husbands, hoping to gather grounds for divorce. The rest of the short film details the ensuing comedic situations as the detective attempts to ensnare the men and they try to avoid getting caught.
Directed by Larry Semon, There and Back leans on a strong ensemble — Hughie Mack, Patsy De Forest, Frank Kingsley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1916.
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