Buster is inadvertently identified as the notorious outlaw Dead Shot Dan. He is pursued throughout the city by the local police chief, using disguises and quick-thinking to elude the lawman. He encounters Virginia, a young lady friend, and goes to her home to visit and hide out, only to discover that Virginia’s father is the police chief.
Comedy | Short
| Buster Keaton | |||
| Virginia Fox | … | Chief’s daughter | |
| Joe Roberts | … | Police Chief | |
| Malcolm St. Clair | … | Dead Shot Dan (as Mal St. Clair) | |
| Edward F. Cline | … | Cop by telephone pole | |
| Jean C. Havez | … | Bit part |