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Mabel's Stratagem (1912)

Movie ★ 5.0 6 min

Fred Mace plays a businessman with two secretaries. He gets playful with the second secretary, Mabel Normand. His wife, Alice Davenport walks in on him. He does some nice embarrassed husband pantomime. Davenport fires the two secretaries and tell Fred that he will only have male secretaries from now on. The next day, Mabel arrives in drag as a boy to apply for the job. The wife takes him into the next office and starts to make a pass at him.

Mack Sennett Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 29, 1912
Runtime
6 min
IMDb
tt0002332

Cast

Mabel Normand Mabel Normand Mabel Fred Mace Fred Mace Jones - Mabel's Boss Alice Davenport Alice Davenport Mrs. Jones

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mabel's Stratagem about?
Fred Mace plays a businessman with two secretaries. He gets playful with the second secretary, Mabel Normand. His wife, Alice Davenport walks in on him. He does some nice embarrassed husband pantomime. Davenport fires the two secretaries and tell Fred that he will only have male secretaries from now on. The next day, Mabel arrives in drag as a boy to apply for the job. The wife takes him into the next office and starts to make a pass at him.
Who directed Mabel's Stratagem?
Mabel's Stratagem was directed by Mack Sennett.
Who stars in Mabel's Stratagem?
Mabel's Stratagem stars Mabel Normand, Fred Mace, Alice Davenport.
When was Mabel's Stratagem released?
Mabel's Stratagem is a 1912 film.
Where can I watch Mabel's Stratagem?
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