Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'The Deacon Outwitted' right now, here are some quick facts about the Keystone Film Company comedy flick. The Deacon Outwitted starring Ford Sterling, Mabel Normand has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 6 min. The release date of the movie is January 27th, 1913.
Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "The deacon's daughter, Betty, is in love with Harold Price. The deacon wants to buy a horse from Harry's father, but because Mr. Price will not give it to him at his own figure the deacon quarrels with Price, and forbids his daughter to see Harry. A troupe of minstrels, stranded, are walking back to New York, and Harry and Betty meet them. They make up as actors, and, accompanied by their new-found friends, rush to the deacon's home and tell him they are an eloping couple who wish to be married. The deacon ties the knot, and after the ceremony the make-up is removed, and he finds he has officiated at his own daughter's wedding. He finally sees the humor of the situation, and his charitable spirit is shared by Harry's father, who makes him a present of the horse he coveted."
Ready to press play on 'The Deacon Outwitted' from the comfort of your living room? Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Mack Sennett-directed movie via subscription can be difficult, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.
Streaming platforms for The Deacon Outwitted haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.
'The Deacon Outwitted' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on January 27th, 1913
