Getting Evidence
Watch TrailerA jealous husband arrives in the office of Hawkshaw, a private detective. The husband is certain that his wife is being unfaithful, and he wants the detective to produce photographic evidence. The detective tails the wife, and thinks he has caught her, but a sudden mishap prevents him from getting a photo. Despite this and further setbacks, the dedicated detective presses on, determined to fulfill his assignment.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1906 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Edwin S. Porter |
| Runtime | 14 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic situational comedy, relying on the gag of repeated failure and the physical humor of the chase. The viewer is treated to an amusing demonstration of persistence defeated by absurdity, foreshadowing future slapstick.
What lingers after viewing is a smile at the naive inventiveness of early cinema and its timeless theme of man battling an uncooperative world. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Edwin S. Porter
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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, for a lighthearted mood.
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