15 Dec 1918
Take a Chance
It's a classic boy-meets-girl story, boy-loses-girl, boy gets mistaken for an escaped convict and ruthlessly chased by armies of cops across the countryside in a thrill-packed stunt-addled climax.
Smith's Landlord
Third release in 'The Smith Family' series of 2-reel comedies. Omar the dog, usually the most sedate member of the Smith family, has a starring role in this episode, digging up the garden and stealing the landlord's hat.
Top Billed Cast
Raymond McKee Jimmy Smith
Ruth Hiatt Mabel Smith
Mary Ann Jackson Bubbles Smith
Roger Moore Mr. Crabtree - the Landlord
Thelma Parr Mrs. Crabtree
Billy Gilbert Small Mover
Leo Sulky Large Mover
Vernon Dent The Cop
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