Caught in a Cabaret

Caught in a Cabaret

NR 1914 · 23 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy

Charlie is a clumsy waiter in a cheap cabaret, suffering the strict orders from his boss. He meets a pretty girl in the park and tries to impress her by pretending to be an ambassador. Unfortunately she has a jealous fiancé.

Directed by Mabel Normand · Written by Mabel Normand

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