A Scoundrel's Toll
Slapstick comedy about a poor and unlucky life of a inventor.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Glen Cavender |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a relentless parade of slapstick gags, relying on physical comedy and visual wit to drive its simple narrative. It explores the timeless theme of perseverance against a world designed for comedic failure.
What lingers after the final reel is the sheer momentum of misfortune, a ballet of bumps and bruises that turns despair into laughter. The inventor's plight remains a charming testament to silent-era humor. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Glen Cavender
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Watch with a light heart, ready for brisk, physical humor. Perfect for an undemanding laugh.
🎭 Cast
Raymond Griffith
Victor Edison - the Inventor
Mary Thurman
Betty - the Railway President's Daughter
Gene Rogers
The Railway President
Edgar Kennedy
Peter X. Bush - Streetcar Superintendent
Raymond Russell
The Railway President's Secretary
Dale Fuller
Mock Marriage Victim
Frank Hayes
Butler / Coachman
Sunshine Hart
The Daughter's Maid (as Miss Sunshine)
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