- A cracked-brain chemist, appropriately named A. Knutt, in a big toy factory, claims the discovery of an elixir which will bring dolls to life. Ruby, the beautiful daughter of the toy king, overcome by the fumes of the fluid while the chemist is out summoning others to witness the work of his discovery. A doll the chemist has given life to seizes the elixir and pours it on Ruby. She is changed into a doll. Together the two leave the shop. The chemist, the toy king and Ruby's fiancé rush into the place and are horrified to find Ruby missing. They summon the police and a search is instituted. Meanwhile, the dolls journey to the display room of the factory, and with more elixir, bring a doll justice of the peace to life. He marries them and they speed off in a miniature automobile. After the honeymoon trip they select the kennel of Sherlock, the watchdog, as their home. The dog likes the dolls and keeps them supplied with food. Then, one evening, while strolling through the plant, they discover a bomb set by striking workingmen to destroy the building. The dolls realize their peril but it is too late to escape. The bomb explodes and Ruby comes to life. She is puzzled, then realizes that all was simply a dream, inspired by the ravings of the cracked-brain chemist.—Moving Picture World synopsis
- Knutt, a chemist as eccentric as his name suggests, discovers a magic elixir to bring dolls to life. When Ruby, the beautiful daughter of the toy king, is overcome by the potion's fumes, a male doll which the chemist has brought to life seizes the elixir and pours it on her. As a result, she turns into a doll too. With the elixir the two dolls rush out and find a justice of the peace doll, whom they bring to life so they can be married. While Knutt and the father anxiously seek Ruby, the dolls leave on their honeymoon and select a dog kennel as their home.—Fiona Kelleghan <fkelleghan@aol.com>
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