The Hansom Cabman
Originally released in 1924. The Hansom Cabman is a comedy film. directed by Harry Edwards. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry Langdon, Marceline Day, and Charlotte Mineau
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Harry Langdon
as Harry Doolittle
Marceline Day
as Betty Brief
Charlotte Mineau
as Mrs. Brief - Betty's Mother
Andy Clyde
as Judge B. Brief - Betty's Father / Insane Convict
Madeline Hurlock
as Harry's New Wife - the Vamp
Leo Sulky
as The Scheming Butler
Tiny Ward
as Crap Shooting Inmate / Cop
James Donnelly
as Cab Passenger
Charles Force
as Prison Guard
William Blaisdell
as Cop
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hansom Cabman about?
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 fianc...
Who directed The Hansom Cabman?
The Hansom Cabman was directed by Harry Edwards.
How long is The Hansom Cabman?
The Hansom Cabman has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was The Hansom Cabman released?
The Hansom Cabman was released on October 12, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hansom Cabman?
The main cast of The Hansom Cabman includes Harry Langdon, Marceline Day, Charlotte Mineau, Andy Clyde, Madeline Hurlock.