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In the Ranks (1916)
Short | Short, Comedy

In the Ranks (1916)

Short | Short, Comedy

Realizing the peculiar attraction that soldiers' uniforms seem to possess for all girls, Jabbs, after being rejected by Ethel in favor of Pokes, decides to enlist in the army. In this case, however, the exception seemed to be the rule, for...See moreRealizing the peculiar attraction that soldiers' uniforms seem to possess for all girls, Jabbs, after being rejected by Ethel in favor of Pokes, decides to enlist in the army. In this case, however, the exception seemed to be the rule, for instead of admiring glances from Ethel, Jabbs receives only laughter and sarcasm. Later, Ethel has cause to regret her decision, for Poke's coming to Ethel's lawn fete attired in a soldiers uniform, which he has secured from a deserter, becomes enamored of the danseuse whom Ethel has engaged to entertain her guests. Enraged at Pokes' perfidy, Ethel, to secure revenge, informs the soldiers who are seeking the real deserter that Pokes is the man for whom they are searching. Pokes is led back to the camp grounds despite his protests that he is only wearing the uniform as a masquerade. At the camp he is brought before Jabbs (who is now a general) and other officers for trial, and Jabbs immediately sentences Pokes to be shot. Pokes is led off by a firing squad for execution but chance intervenes and Pokes, making the most of his advantage, pulls the bullets from the cartridges and makes a dash for liberty. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Bobby Burns Pokes Pokes See fewer	Ups and Downs (1915)
Walter Stull Jabbs Jabbs See fewer	Ups and Downs (1915)
Ethel Marie Burton Pokes' Sweetheart (as Ethel Burton) Pokes' Sweetheart (as Ethel Burton) See fewer	Frenzied Finance (1916)
Frank Hanson The Deserter (as Spook Hanson) The Deserter (as Spook Hanson) See fewer	Stranded (II) (1916)