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The Winking Parson (1912)
Short | Comedy, Short

The Winking Parson (1912)

Short | Comedy, Short

The Rev. Anthony Gay is appointed to the pulpit of a church at Newtonville. Unfortunately, he suffers from a nervous affliction of the muscles of the right eye, causing an involuntary wink. Upon his arrival in Newtonville he is introduced ...See moreThe Rev. Anthony Gay is appointed to the pulpit of a church at Newtonville. Unfortunately, he suffers from a nervous affliction of the muscles of the right eye, causing an involuntary wink. Upon his arrival in Newtonville he is introduced to his new flock by the deacon, each individual interpreting the wink differently. Some are shocked, others pleased, girls giggle and two old women matrimonially inclined, take him seriously. One, an old spinster, the other a widow, are both under the impression that the parson is making advances to them. They quickly respond to his winks, overwhelm him with attention and become insanely jealous of each other, which nearly results in a hair-pulling match. Finally it gets too hot for the parson, who realizes he is misunderstood all around and there is but one thing to do and do quickly, resign. His "getaway" is discovered by the two females, who pursue him to the depot. He succeeds in eluding them by grasping the platform of the last coach just as the train is leaving the station. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
William Wadsworth Rev. Anthony Gay - the Winking Parson Rev. Anthony Gay - the Winking Parson See fewer	Kidnapped (II) (1917)
Alice Washburn A Spinster Parishioner A Spinster Parishioner See fewer	John Brown's Heir (1911)
Margery Bonney Erskine A Widow Parishioner (as Mrs. Wallace Erskine) A Widow Parishioner (as Mrs. Wallace Erskine) See fewer	A Tudor Princess (1913)
William West The Doctor The Doctor See fewer	The Rise and Fall of Weary Willie (1911)
Bigelow Cooper The Deacon The Deacon See fewer	Vanity Fair (1915)
Yale Boss The Boy The Boy See fewer	The Ransom of Red Chief (1911)
Bessie Learn The Parson's Maid The Parson's Maid See fewer	In the Shadow of Death (1915)