| The Marathon | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster to The Marathon | |
| Directed by | Alfred J. Goulding |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Harold Lloyd |
Release date |
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Running time | 10 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Marathon is a 1919 American short comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. A print of the film survives in the film archive at George Eastman House.[1]
Plot
Bebe is besieged by suitors who want to take her to watch a local marathon. Bebe's father, a former heavyweight boxer, scares off all the suitors but Snub who wins him over by offering him a cigar. Not long afterward, Harold arrives to woo Bebe too. He gets into a scuffle with both Snub and Bebe's father. The police are summoned. Harold flees Bebe's house in a hurry and becomes entangled among the marathon runners who also angrily pursue him.
Cast
See also
References
- ↑ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Marathon". Silent Era. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
External links
- The Marathon at IMDb
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