Mabel's Busy Day

Mabel's Busy Day

NR 1914 · 13 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy

Mabel tries to sell hot dogs at a car race, but isn't doing a very good job at it. She sets down the box of hot dogs and leaves them for a moment. Charlie finds them and gives them away to the hungry spectators at the track as Mabel frantically tries to find her lost box of hot dogs. Mabel finds out that Charlie has stolen them and sends the police after him. Chaos ensues.

Directed by Mack Sennett · Written by Mabel Normand

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Cast

Charlie Chaplin Tipsy Nuisance
Mabel Normand Mabel
Chester Conklin Police Sergeant
Slim Summerville Policeman
Billie Bennett Woman
Al St. John Policeman
Charley Chase Spectator
Mack Sennett Customer
Dan Albert Vendor / Spectator (uncredited)
Charles Avery Policeman (uncredited)
Charles Bennett Spectator (uncredited)
Helen Carruthers Spectator (uncredited)

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