The Riot
Originally released in 1913. The Riot is a comedy film. directed by Mack Sennett. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roscoe Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, and Charles Inslee
Synopsis
When a girl delivering expensive garments loses them to some Irish shanty town kids, her boss, a Jewish clothier, is livid and a fight breaks out. Soon the melee spreads to the whole neighborhood with brick throwing merging into bomb throwing, with the sides on clearly ethnic lines.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1913
112 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roscoe Arbuckle
as Cohen - Jewish Neighborhood Leader
Mabel Normand
as Mabel - Cohen's Daughter
Charles Inslee
as Irish Neighborhood Leader
Alice Davenport
as Irish Neighborhood Leader's Wife
Charles Avery
as Irishman
Billy Jacobs
as One of the Neighborhood Kids
Gordon Griffith
as One of the Neighborhood Kids
Nick Cogley
as Jewish Bomb Thrower
Virginia Kirtley
as Blonde Girl at Garment Factory
William Hauber
as Rioter / Cop
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Keystone Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Riot about?
When a girl delivering expensive garments loses them to some Irish shanty town kids, her boss, a Jewish clothier, is livid and a fight breaks out. Soon the melee spreads to the whole neighborhood w...
Who directed The Riot?
The Riot was directed by Mack Sennett.
How long is The Riot?
The Riot has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was The Riot released?
The Riot was released on August 7, 1913 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Riot?
The main cast of The Riot includes Roscoe Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, Charles Inslee, Alice Davenport, Charles Avery.