Billy is on the bum. He sees a copper writing a ticket to a driver parked in front of a fire hydrant. The driver slips the cop some money to tear up the ticket. Billy acquires a fake fire plug and a policeman's badge, and sets out to make some money.
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George Jeske Director
United States 13 May 1920
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Silent film historian Ben Model introduces "The Water Plug" (1920) a rare comedy short starring Billy Franey the 7th in the "Accidentally Preserved: vol 1" series.
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