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Fatty Joins the Force (1913)

12 min  -  Comedy | Short  -   24 November 1913 (USA)
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After rescuing the Police Commissioner's daughter from drowning, Fatty is rewarded with a position on the force, but soon finds that the job isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Director:

George Nichols

Writer:

Mack Sennett (scenario)
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Fatty Joins the Force -- After rescuing the Police Commissioner's daughter from drowning, Fatty is rewarded with a position on the force, but soon finds that the job isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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Cast

Cast overview:
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle ...
Dot Farley Dot Farley ...
Fatty's Sweetheart
Edgar Kennedy Edgar Kennedy ...
Jealous Cop in Park
Minta Durfee Minta Durfee ...
Nursemaid
George Nichols George Nichols ...
Police Commissioner
William White William White ...
Police Captain
Charles Avery Charles Avery ...
Desk Sergeant
George Jeske George Jeske ...
Arresting Cop
Harry DeRoy Harry DeRoy ...
Bald Apprehending Cop
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Storyline

When 'Fatty' rescues a young girl from drowning, she turns out to be the police commissioner's daughter. The grateful commissioner offers Fatty a position on the force, and at first Fatty is very pleased with his new position. But he soon runs into difficulties, as his attempt to break up a fistfight only brings him embarrassment. Then, when he confronts a group of mischievous young boys, his real problems begin. Written by Snow Leopard  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Police Commissioner | Lake | Fistfight | Rescue  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Keystone Film Company See more »
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Sound Mix:

Silent
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle and supporting player Minta Durfee were married when this film was made. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Roscoe chases the five boys after being hit in the face with a pie, the amount of pie on his face almost vanishes while he's chasing them, but then returns when he gets to the pond. See more »

Quotes

[last title card]
Title Card: "The House" goes into mourning.
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Connections

Featured in "Silent Clowns: Charlie Chaplin (#1.2)" (2006) See more »