The Runaway Horse
A laundry man parks his horse-drawn cart to make a delivery. While he is inside, his horse sees a bag of oats and starts to eat them. By the time the man comes back outside, the horse has eaten a whole bag of oats, and has so much energy that he begins to race out of control.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le cheval emballé |
| Year | 1908 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Director | Louis J. Gasnier |
| Runtime | 7 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (24 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy on a simple premise of disrupted routine, relying on the universal humor of an animal's sudden rebellion. It explores the chaos that ensues from a single bag of oats with a straightforward, energetic pace.
What lingers after the frantic chase is the charm of early cinematic slapstick, where the simplest motivations lead to the grandest disruptions. A delightful sprint through the dawn of visual gags. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Louis J. Gasnier
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With a light breakfast, to mirror the horse's own spirited meal.
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