The read
It runs a compact 12m.
Synopsis
When Mabel catches her husband flirting with their maid, it leads to a sharp dispute. As part of making up, the couple decide to take a walk to the park. Nearby, another married couple have just had a similar domestic squabble, and they too go to the park together. But at the park, all parties involved find it difficult to avoid getting themselves into further trouble.
Ratings
IMDb5.1/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Roscoe ArbuckleDirector
- Rob WagnerWriter
Cast
- Roscoe ArbuckleFatty
- Mabel NormandMabel - Fatty's Wife
- Harry GribbonHubby
- Minta DurfeeHubby's Wife
- Josef SwickardDesk Sergeant
- Joe BordeauxCop in Park (uncredited)
- Glen CavenderTobacco Counter Clerk (uncredited)
- Al St. JohnCop in Park / Prisoner in Derby (uncredited)
- Alice DavenportFlirty Prisoner (uncredited)
- Frank HayesCop in Tree at Park (uncredited)
Themes
infidelitypoliceslapstick comedyjailblack and whiterelationshipsilent filmflirtingspooningjail releaseshort filmabsurd