A Calamitous Elopement
D.W. GriffithCast
Harry Solter Linda Arvidson Charles Inslee George Gebhardt John R. Cumpson D.W. Griffith
Credits
Written by: D.W. Griffith
Cinematography: G.W. Bitzer Arthur Marvin
Plot
A young couple are enjoying a romantic interlude in the young woman's home, when her father discovers them and angrily chases the young man out of the house. They thus decide to elope, and they make plans accordingly.
Sinekatalog’s take
A young couple caught by the girl's father plan to elope, with comic mishaps. The silent short is a cheerful chase comedy. A light curiosity for fans of the director's early shorts.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 4.5 / 10 (248 votes)
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