A Bitter Dose
Directed by Harry C. MathewsEarly and Matty, seeing the doctor leave on a hurry call, decide to play doctor during his absence. Acting on the idea, they collect some of the doctor's empty poison bottles, which they fill with water and proceed to business. The local minister happening in, volunteers as a patient, and is promptly treated. Likewise, banker Blakemore. This is great fun until after Early and Matty are called away by their mothers, the men find what they suppose they have been taking, imagination holds fall sway. Both think their lives in the balance. Their endeavors to gain relief carry them through a variety of funny adventures that eventually land them back in the doctor's office, sadder, though wiser men.
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