Mabel’s Strange Predicament (1914) is an American silent comedy short directed by Mabel Normand and produced by Mack Sennett for Keystone Studios. The film is historically significant as the first movie in which Charlie Chaplin filmed his iconic Tramp character, though it was released two days after Kid Auto Races at Venice. Set in a bustling hotel, the story follows Mabel, who accidentally locks herself out of her room while wearing pajamas. Her frantic attempts to hide — especially under another couple’s bed — collide with the drunken antics of Chaplin’s Tramp, sparking a chain of misunderstandings, jealous confrontations, and classic Keystone slapstick chaos.
Film Details Year: 1914 Genre: Silent / Comedy / Short Director: Mabel Normand Writer: Henry Lehrman Produced by: Mack Sennett Starring: Mabel Normand, Charles Chaplin, Chester Conklin, Alice Davenport, Harry McCoy, Hank Mann, Al St. John Cinematography: H. F. Koenekamp Studio: Keystone Studios Distributed by: Keystone Studios Release Date: February 9, 1914 Runtime: 17 minutes Country: United States Language: Silent (English intertitles)
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