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When Samuel Skidded

Feb 22, 1915 · 19m
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Comedy

PLOT

While boarding a streetcar, wealthy, middle-aged Samuel Peckham slips, and the car starting up suddenly, throws him to the street. The only injury he suffers is a ruined suit of clothes, but his wife Maria insists he ought to make some money out of the mishap. Though the company offers a nominal amount to settle Maria insists on the full $50,000 they asked for or they will sue! The company hires a young lady detective to get proof and once she entices Samuel to tango the jig is up!

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CAST

Kate Price
Mrs. Samuel Peckham
Ethel Corcoran
The Lady Detective
Jack Brawn
Samuel Peckham
Marion Henry
Phil Sanford
William Burnham Green
Judge
Directed by Edmond F. Stratton

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Vitagraph Company of America
Country
US

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