When Samuel Skidded (1915)

• Comedy

While boarding a streetcar, wealthy, middle-aged Samuel Peckham slips, and the car starting up suddenly, throws him to the street. The only injury he suffers is a ruined suit of clothes, but his wife Maria insists he ought to make some money out of the mishap. Though the company offers a nominal amount to settle Maria insists on the full $50,000 they asked for or they will sue! The company hires a young lady detective to get proof and once she entices Samuel to tango the jig is up!

Rating

7 / 10 (1 votes)

Release date

February 22, 1915

Runtime

19m

Language

English

Director

Edmond F. Stratton

Status

Released