Mabel's Dramatic Career

Mabel's Dramatic Career

NR 1913 · 14 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy

A young man falls in love with his mother's kitchen maid, Mabel. But his mother objects strongly, and arranges for him to meet another young woman whom she considers more suitable. Mabel confronts the young woman, and is dismissed from her position. Later, when the young man learns about the new career that Mabel has found, he begins to act in an agitated and unpredictable manner.

Directed by Mack Sennett

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Cast

Mabel Normand Mabel, the Kitchen Maid
Mack Sennett Mack - Mabel's Sweetheart
Alice Davenport Mack's Mother
Virginia Kirtley City Girl - Mabel's Rival
Charles Avery Farmer / Movie Crewman
Ford Sterling Actor / Onscreen Villain
Roscoe Arbuckle Man in Audience
Billy Jacobs Mabel's Son
Charles Inslee Film Director
Dave Anderson Driver / Man in Audience
Gordon Griffith Boy
William Hauber Cameraman / Projectionist

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