Ham, with his 999 disguises, is called on by Mrs. Worry to keep an eye on her husband. Armed with a photograph of hubby, the two set out on a riotous sleuthing career which ends with a bang when they find hubby at dinner with another fair lady and send the news to wifey.
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Lloyd Hamilton as Ham
Bud Duncan as Bud
Eileen Godsey as Mrs. Worry
Albert Edmondson as Mr. Worry
Lloyd Hamilton Director
United States 18 July 1916
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30 October 1916
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