When Samuel Skidded (1915)

While boarding a streetcar, wealthy, middle-aged Samuel Peckham slips, and the car starting up suddenly, throws him to the street. The only injury he suffers is a ruined suit of clothes, but his wife Maria insists he ought to make some money out of the mishap. Though the company offers a nominal amount to settle Maria insists on the full $50,000 they asked for or they will sue! The company hires a young lady detective to get proof and once she entices Samuel to tango the jig is up!

Director: Edmond F. Stratton
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 19 min
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Cast

Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

lost film

More Films by Director: Edmond F. Stratton
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Samuel Skidded about?
While boarding a streetcar, wealthy, middle-aged Samuel Peckham slips, and the car starting up suddenly, throws him to the street. The only injury he suffers is a ruined suit of clothes, but his wife Maria insists he ought to make some money out of the mishap. Though the company offers a nominal amount to settle Maria insists on the full $50,000 they asked for or they will sue! The company hires a young lady detective to get proof and once she entices Samuel to tango the jig is up!
Who directed When Samuel Skidded?
When Samuel Skidded was directed by Edmond F. Stratton.
Who stars in When Samuel Skidded?
When Samuel Skidded stars Kate Price, Ethel Corcoran, Jack Brawn, Marion Henry, Phil Sanford, William Burnham Green.
How long is When Samuel Skidded?
When Samuel Skidded has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is When Samuel Skidded?
When Samuel Skidded is a Comedy film.
Where was When Samuel Skidded produced?
When Samuel Skidded was produced in United States of America.