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Movie poster: The Hansom Cabman (1924)
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The Hansom Cabman

1924 · 20 min Comedy
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

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?

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📋 Film Details

Year 1924
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Harry Edwards
Runtime 20 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (4 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a classic farce, relying on a chain of ridiculous coincidences and the protagonist's escalating panic. It explores physical comedy and silent-era timing to keep the momentum going from one absurd predicament to the next.

What lingers after the final chase is the sheer, infectious joy of a perfectly executed comedy of errors. A delightful reminder of early cinema's playful spirit. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Harry Edwards

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