The read
It runs a compact 8m.
Synopsis
A young farm maid overhears two cow-hands talking in the barn, and she becomes convinced they’re about to rob her. She barricades herself in a room and calls the police. Her call wakes the chief, who rallies the country justice constabulary and they set off toward the farm, in steam-car and on foot. Meanwhile, the maiden’s parents rush to save her. Everything points toward a showdown in the barn, where no one, including the police force, will be cowed.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
24 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry LehrmanDirector
Cast
- Fred MaceSheriff of Bangville
- Mabel NormandDella, the Farmer's Daughter
- Nick CogleyDella's Father
- Charles Avery1st Deputy
- Dot FarleyDella's Mother
- Rube Miller2nd Deputy
- Edgar Kennedy3rd Deputy
- Raymond HattonFarm Hand
- Jack LeonardDeputy
- Fred HappDeputy
Themes
farmrobberypolicetelephonebarnmistaken identityslapstick comedyfarm lifemaidsilent filmcalffarmer's daughter