Those Country Kids

Those Country Kids

NR 1914 · 12 min · ★ 4.1 · Comedy

Although Mabel’s parents disapprove of Roscoe and Mabel’s relationship, the two still secretly court. When a rivaling suitor named Reddy appears, the men fight for Mabel’s hand. Although successful, Roscoe witnesses Reddy fall into a well and instantly calls for help. As the police fish Reddy out of the well, the young lovers see their chance at freedom and run off to elope.

Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle

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Roscoe Arbuckle Fatty
Mabel Normand Mabel
Al St. John Mr. Reddy
Frank Opperman Mabel's Father
Alice Davenport Mabel's Mother
Josef Swickard Grandfather
Frank Hayes Minister
Billy Gilbert Man whose Carriage is Stolen
Gordon Griffith
Charley Chase Cop
Fritz Schade Cop
Slim Summerville Cop

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