Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life

Barney Oldfield's Race for a Life

1913 · 14 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Action

When Mabel romantically rejects a villain, he ties her to the railroad tracks, leaving her bashful suitor to appeal to famous racecar driver Barney Oldfield for help.

Directed by Mack Sennett

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Mabel Normand Mabel
Mack Sennett Mabel's Boyfriend
Ford Sterling The Villain
Barney Oldfield Barney Oldfield

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