A Natural Born Gambler

[2] It is an authentic comedic film for its time (1916) in which Williams is still humorous without heavily relying on the popular physical style of slapstick comedy.

Special and strategic advertising along with the name Williams had created for himself made it possible for the film to get exposure throughout the country.

Much of Williams' reputation stemmed from his background of being a great comedian; he began entertaining as a member of the theatrical group the Ziegfeld Follies, where he thrived as a star and brought much of this comedic influence as well as his experience on Broadway with him in through film.

They are preparing for the meeting of The Independent Order of Calcimine Artists of America, which is hosted by Hostetter Johnson (who is also the Bookkeeper in the film).

As they walk through a graveyard en route from the saloon, they spot two thieves whom they suspect to be the devil when they hear them speaking.

Bert then tries to win in a dice game to earn back the money he had lost prior in the meeting.