The Hansom Cabman (1924)
Harry Doolittle wakes up on the day he's to marry Betty Bright. He has a terrible hangover. A strange woman appears in his room saying that he married her the night before, and just then, his fiancée and her mother arrive. There's anger all around, leading to Harry's arrest. He's jailed while awaiting trial in front of Betty's father, a judge. She visits him in the clink. He escapes and disguises himself as a cabman. The police are looking for him, as are his fiancée and her mother. Will it get straightened out in time for wedding bells to ring?
Director: Harry Edwards
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: October 12, 1924
Cast
- Harry Langdon - Harry Doolittle
- Marceline Day - Betty Brief
- Charlotte Mineau - Mrs. Brief - Betty's Mother
- Andy Clyde - Judge B. Brief - Betty's Father / Insane Convict
- Madeline Hurlock - Harry's New Wife - the Vamp
- Leo Sulky - The Scheming Butler
- Tiny Ward - Crap Shooting Inmate / Cop
- James Donnelly - Cab Passenger
- Charles Force - Prison Guard
- William Blaisdell - Cop
Cinematography: Lee Davis, Vernon L. Walker
Editing: William Hornbeck
Production: Mack Sennett Comedies
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
mother, wife, marriage, slapstick comedy, jail
More Films by Director: Harry Edwards
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hansom Cabman about?
- Harry Doolittle wakes up on the day he's to marry Betty Bright. He has a terrible hangover. A strange woman appears in his room saying that he married her the night before, and just then, his fiancée and her mother arrive. There's anger all around, leading to Harry's arrest. He's jailed while awaiting trial in front of Betty's father, a judge. She visits him in the clink. He escapes and disguises himself as a cabman. The police are looking for him, as are his fiancée and her mother. Will it get straightened out in time for wedding bells to ring?
- Who directed The Hansom Cabman?
- The Hansom Cabman was directed by Harry Edwards.
- Who stars in The Hansom Cabman?
- The Hansom Cabman stars Harry Langdon, Marceline Day, Charlotte Mineau, Andy Clyde, Madeline Hurlock, Leo Sulky.
- How long is The Hansom Cabman?
- The Hansom Cabman has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Hansom Cabman?
- The Hansom Cabman is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Hansom Cabman produced?
- The Hansom Cabman was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Hansom Cabman?
- The themes of The Hansom Cabman include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.