The read
It runs a compact 12m.
Synopsis
Although Mabel’s parents disapprove of Roscoe and Mabel’s relationship, the two still secretly court. When a rivaling suitor named Reddy appears, the men fight for Mabel’s hand. Although successful, Roscoe witnesses Reddy fall into a well and instantly calls for help. As the police fish Reddy out of the well, the young lovers see their chance at freedom and run off to elope.
Ratings
IMDb5/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Roscoe ArbuckleDirector
Cast
- Roscoe ArbuckleFatty
- Mabel NormandMabel
- Al St. JohnMr. Reddy
- Frank OppermanMabel's Father
- Alice DavenportMabel's Mother
- Josef SwickardGrandfather
- Frank HayesMinister
- Billy GilbertMan whose Carriage is Stolen
- Gordon GriffithCast
- Charley ChaseCop
- Fritz SchadeCop
- Slim SummervilleCop
Themes
fightslapstick comedygetaway carelopeblack and whitesilent filmgetawayelopementdrivingfallingromantic rivalkeystone cops