When Samuel Skidded

Story

Synopsis

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!

Director

Edmond F. Stratton

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

22 February 1915

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Kate Price

  Mrs. Samuel Peckham

• 

  Ethel Corcoran

  The Lady Detective

• Jack Brawn

  Samuel Peckham

• Marion Henry

• Phil Sanford

• William Burnham Green

  Judge