The Locked House (1914)

John Bunny and Flora Finch in an exceptional Vitagraph comedy drama. As the pompous mayor of Southtown, Bunny greatly fears that he will be assassinated . A big surprise comedy, good through and through.

Bunny receives a shock upon reading about the attempted assassination of the Mayor of New York. He laughs off his wife's suggestion of getting police protection for himself. However, after antagonizing local politicians and receiving a threatening letter, Bunny becomes increasingly fearful.