An Extraordinary Cab Accident
A man and a woman talk beside a street near a corner where a cop stands. Just as a horse-drawn cart rounds the corner, the man backs off the sidewalk saying good-by to his companion. The horse and cart flatten him and continue on, out of the camera's stationary range. The cop runs after the cab, the woman dashes to the body. The cop brings back the driver; is the victim dead?
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1903 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Walter R. Booth |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (24 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedic premise on the abrupt collision of mundane street etiquette with surreal physical comedy, relying on a single static shot to frame the entire absurd incident. It explores early cinema's fascination with visual gags and the public's appetite for harmless, exaggerated misfortune.
What lingers after viewing is the sheer economy of storytelling—a complete narrative arc of accident, chase, and question, all achieved without a single edit. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walter R. Booth
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Perfect for a quick, silent laugh during a short break.
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