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Movie poster: Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life (1913)
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Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life

1913 · 14 min Comedy Action
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

When Mabel romantically rejects a villain, he ties her to the railroad tracks, leaving her bashful suitor to appeal to famous racecar driver Barney Oldfield for help.

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Year 1913
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Action
Director Mack Sennett
Runtime 14 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (17 votes)

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The film constructs its chase with remarkable efficiency, relying on clear visual stakes and the inherent drama of the race against time. It explores the early language of cinematic suspense through parallel editing between peril and rescue.

What lingers after the final reel is the sheer, uncynical thrill of the ride and the charm of a straightforward heroic feat. A brisk shot of early action-comedy adrenaline. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mack Sennett

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Watch as a midday pick-me-up, a perfect capsule of early chase-film excitement.

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