The Queen of Aces

The Queen of Aces

1925 · 13 min · ★ 4.0 · Comedy

"In "Queen of Aces" released through Universal she [Wanda Wiley] appears as an athletic young woman whom her prospective father-in-law characterizes as a he-woman and forbids her to come to a party in his home. Wanda puts on male attire even donning a mustache. Father takes a shine to the "boy" when "he" says the party is too tame and they slip away to a poker party. The place is raided but they make a getaway and there is a general mix- up when the "boy" is seen slipping into a girl's bedroom." - Synopsis via The Moving Picture World

Directed by William Watson · Written by William Watson

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Wanda Wiley Mary
Al Alt Mary's Sweetie
George A. Williams The Boy's Father
Dorothy Vernon The Boy's Mother
Century Follies Girls Dancing Ensemble

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