A Lucky Leap
Originally released in 1916. A Lucky Leap is a comedy film. directed by Roy Clements. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Evelyn Nesbit, Edward Sedgwick, and Belle Bennett
Synopsis
Fatty leaves his country home to go to the city. Bess, who lives in the city with her mother and her detective father, takes a novel and goes to the park to read, and strikes up a flirtation with Fatty. The father goes to his office, while the mother purchases a watch as a birthday present for him, but she is seen by a crook, who follows her. When she stops in the park to rest he gets the watch. On his way out of the park the crook passes Fatty and sells him the stolen watch. The crook then tries to flirt with Bess, but is thrown out by Fatty, who has fallen in love at first sight and is invited to Bess's home, after he has made her a present of the watch. When Bess and Fatty enter the house the mother is out in the hall telephoning her husband about the loss, and he starts home immediately. Bess leaves Fatty while she shows her mother the watch he gave her. The mother recognizes the watch and starts for Fatty, being joined later by her husband.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Lucky Leap about?
Fatty leaves his country home to go to the city. Bess, who lives in the city with her mother and her detective father, takes a novel and goes to the park to read, and strikes up a flirtation with F...
Who directed A Lucky Leap?
A Lucky Leap was directed by Roy Clements.
How long is A Lucky Leap?
A Lucky Leap has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was A Lucky Leap released?
A Lucky Leap was released on July 13, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Lucky Leap?
The main cast of A Lucky Leap includes Evelyn Nesbit, Edward Sedgwick, Belle Bennett, Andrew Arbuckle, Harry Griffith.