The Athletic Family (1914)

Retired heavyweight champion Jake Punchim is a fitness nut, keeping himself, his wife, and their twin daughters Helen and Dot in constant training much to Dot’s chagrin. While out walking separately one day both girls meet young men who are perfect for them but completely wrong for the other sister and make a date to meet them in the park at 2:00. When they arrive and the men mistake each sister for the other. Complications follow particularly when Daddy Jake becomes involved, but it all ends happily.

Director: Edmond F. Stratton
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
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Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Athletic Family about?
Retired heavyweight champion Jake Punchim is a fitness nut, keeping himself, his wife, and their twin daughters Helen and Dot in constant training much to Dot’s chagrin. While out walking separately one day both girls meet young men who are perfect for them but completely wrong for the other sister and make a date to meet them in the park at 2:00. When they arrive and the men mistake each sister for the other. Complications follow particularly when Daddy Jake becomes involved, but it all ends happily.
Who directed The Athletic Family?
The Athletic Family was directed by Edmond F. Stratton.
Who stars in The Athletic Family?
The Athletic Family stars William Shea, Kate Price, Ethel Corcoran, Garry McGarry, Denton Vane, Edna Nash.
How long is The Athletic Family?
The Athletic Family has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Athletic Family?
The Athletic Family is a Comedy film.
Where was The Athletic Family produced?
The Athletic Family was produced in United States of America.