A Trip to Chinatown (1917)

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I. Noah Heap, after giving a number of the race track patrons some poor tips, is chased by the copper, Welland Strong, who is ever on his trail. Noah's attempts to panhandle the crowd are also thwarted by the ever watchful Strong, who seizes and throws him bodily into the street. Noah wanders into a Chinese laundry and induces the owners to give him a smoke. He plants himself in the old man's bunk and after a couple of drags at the pipe he is off for a wonderful dream.

Director: Joseph A. Richmond
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: Selig Polyscope Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

dreams, chinatown, lost film, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Trip to Chinatown about?
I. Noah Heap, after giving a number of the race track patrons some poor tips, is chased by the copper, Welland Strong, who is ever on his trail. Noah's attempts to panhandle the crowd are also thwarted by the ever watchful Strong, who seizes and throws him bodily into the street. Noah wanders into a Chinese laundry and induces the owners to give him a smoke. He plants himself in the old man's bunk and after a couple of drags at the pipe he is off for a wonderful dream.
Who directed A Trip to Chinatown?
A Trip to Chinatown was directed by Joseph A. Richmond.
Who stars in A Trip to Chinatown?
A Trip to Chinatown stars William Fables, Charles Hale Hoyt, Fannie Cohen, Amy Dennis, Frank Hamilton.
How long is A Trip to Chinatown?
A Trip to Chinatown has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is A Trip to Chinatown?
A Trip to Chinatown is a Comedy film.
Where was A Trip to Chinatown produced?
A Trip to Chinatown was produced in United States of America.