A Life in the Balance (1913)
A Keystone Kops short about a landlord discovering three "anner-kist" tenants building a bomb.
Director: Mack Sennett
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: April 14, 1913
Cast
- Ford Sterling - The Landlord
- Dot Farley - The Landlord's Wife
- Raymond Hatton - Lead Arsonist
- Laura Oakley - Neighbor
- Dave Anderson - Cop giving chase
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
slapstick comedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Life in the Balance about?
- A Keystone Kops short about a landlord discovering three "anner-kist" tenants building a bomb.
- Who directed A Life in the Balance?
- A Life in the Balance was directed by Mack Sennett.
- Who stars in A Life in the Balance?
- A Life in the Balance stars Ford Sterling, Dot Farley, Raymond Hatton, Laura Oakley, Dave Anderson.
- How long is A Life in the Balance?
- A Life in the Balance has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is A Life in the Balance?
- A Life in the Balance is a Comedy film.
- What are the themes of A Life in the Balance?
- The themes of A Life in the Balance include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.