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Those Country Kids

1914 · 12 min Comedy
4.1 / 10 · TMDB

Although Mabel’s parents disapprove of Roscoe and Mabel’s relationship, the two still secretly court. When a rivaling suitor named Reddy appears, the men fight for Mabel’s hand. Although successful, Roscoe witnesses Reddy fall into a well and instantly calls for help. As the police fish Reddy out of the well, the young lovers see their chance at freedom and run off to elope.

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Year 1914
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Roscoe Arbuckle
Runtime 12 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.1/10 (9 votes)

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The film constructs a classic love triangle through the chases and slapstick typical of early silent comedy. It explores the contrast between rural propriety and youthful passion, which erupts at the most unexpected moment.

What lingers after the final frame is the cheerful energy of the elopement, a symbolic triumph of heart over convention. A lighthearted relic that reminds us of cinema's simple, sincere beginnings — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Roscoe Arbuckle

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