The Hansom Cabman
Synopsis
Harry Doolittle wakes up on the day he's to marry Betty Bright. He has a terrible hangover. A strange woman appears in his room saying that he married her the night before, and just then, his fiancée and her mother arrive. There's anger all around, leading to Harry's arrest. He's jailed while awaiting trial in front of Betty's father, a judge. She visits him in the clink. He escapes and disguises himself as a cabman. The police are looking for him, as are his fiancée and her mother. Will it get straightened out in time for wedding bells to ring?
Top Cast
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Harry Langdon
Harry Doolittle
Marceline Day
Betty Brief
Charlotte Mineau
Mrs. Brief - Betty's Mother
Andy Clyde
Judge B. Brief - Betty's Father / Insane Convict
Madeline Hurlock
Harry's New Wife - the Vamp
Leo Sulky
The Scheming Butler
Tiny Ward
Crap Shooting Inmate / Cop
James Donnelly
Cab Passenger
Charles Force
Prison Guard
William Blaisdell
Cop
Thelma Hill
Betty's Friend
Yorke Sherwood
Inmate
Eli Stanton
Inmate
Elsie Tarron
Betty's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Edwards
- Original Title
- The Hansom Cabman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Edwards
Vernon L. Walker, Lee Davis
William Hornbeck
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Vernon L. Walker
Director of Photography
Lee Davis
Director of Photography
Harry Edwards
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
William Hornbeck
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hansom Cabman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hansom Cabman about?
Harry Doolittle wakes up on the day he's to marry Betty Bright. He has a terrible hangover. A strange woman appears in his room saying that he married her the night before, and just then, his fiancée and her mother arrive. There's anger all around, leading to Harry's arrest. He's jailed while awaiting trial in front of Betty's father, a judge. She visits him in the clink. He escapes and disguises himself as a cabman. The police are looking for him, as are his fiancée and her mother. Will it get straightened out in time for wedding bells to ring?
Who directed The Hansom Cabman?
The Hansom Cabman was directed by Harry Edwards.
Who stars in The Hansom Cabman?
The principal cast of The Hansom Cabman includes Harry Langdon, Marceline Day, Charlotte Mineau, Andy Clyde, Madeline Hurlock.
When was The Hansom Cabman released and how long is it?
The Hansom Cabman was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hansom Cabman?
The Hansom Cabman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).