Mabel's Busy Day
Synopsis
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.
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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)
Glen Cavender
Customer (uncredited)
Edwin Frazee
Freeloader (uncredited)
William Hauber
Customer (uncredited)
Alice Howell
Spectator (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
Tough Hot Dog Customer (uncredited)
Henry Lehrman
Spectator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mack Sennett, Mabel Normand
- Screenplay & Story
- Mabel Normand, Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- Mabel's Busy Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mack Sennett, Mabel Normand
Mabel Normand, Charlie Chaplin
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Mack Sennett
Producer
Mabel Normand
Writer
Mack Sennett
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Mabel Normand
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mabel's Busy Day
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What is Mabel's Busy Day about?
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.
Who directed Mabel's Busy Day?
Mabel's Busy Day was directed by Mack Sennett, Mabel Normand.
Who stars in Mabel's Busy Day?
The principal cast of Mabel's Busy Day includes Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Chester Conklin, Slim Summerville, Billie Bennett.
When was Mabel's Busy Day released and how long is it?
Mabel's Busy Day was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mabel's Busy Day?
Mabel's Busy Day holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).