The Joneses -- John Cumpson and Florence Lawrence -- have about ten friends gather for a card party. While the guests are dancing, Mr.Cumpson tears his trousers. When they disappear into the bedroom to repair the pants, the guests insist on knowing what has happened to their host and hostess.
Fat and balding John Cumpson was Griffith star comic actor. In 1910, he left the Master for Edison, where he was, presumably paid more; his place as the company's comic was soon taken by Billy Quirk, who was much given to playing to the audience and breaking up the other actors. Miss Lawrence likewise departed Biograph, going to IMP (which evolved into the modern Universal), She rose much higher, becoming the first movie star, being credited with her appearances.
The Jones comedies were popular enough that Griffith made almost a dozen of them with his performers, All but one has 'Jones' in the title.
Fat and balding John Cumpson was Griffith star comic actor. In 1910, he left the Master for Edison, where he was, presumably paid more; his place as the company's comic was soon taken by Billy Quirk, who was much given to playing to the audience and breaking up the other actors. Miss Lawrence likewise departed Biograph, going to IMP (which evolved into the modern Universal), She rose much higher, becoming the first movie star, being credited with her appearances.
The Jones comedies were popular enough that Griffith made almost a dozen of them with his performers, All but one has 'Jones' in the title.