Bickering and bored, young marrieds Helen (Madge Evans) and Jimmy (Eric Dressler) have invited another couple over for an evening of card-playing. Helen and Jimmy think the Parkers have a much more exciting marriage. After the guests arrive, we discover George (Romney Brent) and Rose believe their marriage is the dull one. To liven things up, the couples change partners. At first, it's exciting - but everyone learns their lesson. The mention of a wife who "makes love" to a lot of men indicates something less than physical sex. Still, we're supposed to fantasize the couples are swapping more than card partners. Since "Envy" is a comedy, the ending goes for the expected punchline. This Vitaphone comedy short is about as exciting as either of the marriages depicted.
*** Envy (12/30) Arthur Hurley ~ Madge Evans, Eric Dressler, Romney Brent