The Inexhaustible Cab (1899)

The Inexhaustible Cab (1899) poster

A cab is hailed in front of a palatial mansion by a gentleman who wishes a score of people driven to another part of the city. A clown jumps out and a satisfactory agreement is made between the clown and the gentleman, and a score or so of persons are hustled in one at a time until the clown succeeds in piling in the whole lot except Bridget, who is carrying a child. The persistent clown, in order to assist the nurse, who tips the scale at 400 pounds, takes the child from her. After caressing it he tosses it on top of the cab. He then picks up a board and uses it with good effect on the extremities of the fat woman, until she is forced into the cab, which drives away with its load of humanity.

Director: George Albert Smith
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date:
Production: George Albert Smith Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Inexhaustible Cab about?
A cab is hailed in front of a palatial mansion by a gentleman who wishes a score of people driven to another part of the city. A clown jumps out and a satisfactory agreement is made between the clown and the gentleman, and a score or so of persons are hustled in one at a time until the clown succeeds in piling in the whole lot except Bridget, who is carrying a child. The persistent clown, in order to assist the nurse, who tips the scale at 400 pounds, takes the child from her. After caressing it he tosses it on top of the cab. He then picks up a board and uses it with good effect on the extremities of the fat woman, until she is forced into the cab, which drives away with its load of humanity.
Who directed The Inexhaustible Cab?
The Inexhaustible Cab was directed by George Albert Smith.
How long is The Inexhaustible Cab?
The Inexhaustible Cab has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
What genre is The Inexhaustible Cab?
The Inexhaustible Cab is a Comedy film.
Where was The Inexhaustible Cab produced?
The Inexhaustible Cab was produced in United Kingdom.