Won in a Closet
Originally released in 1914. Won in a Closet is a comedy film. directed by Mabel Normand. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mabel Normand, Charles Avery, and Hank Mann
Synopsis
Moving Picture World categorized the film as “a nonsense number”, but Normand's Won in a Closet, her second as director, displays her burgeoning talent. Mabel’s father, the country constable, is smitten with the mother of the boy Mabel imagines “her ideal”. The young couple’s romance is disrupted first by two rival “cut-ups” and then by misapprehension that a tramp is hiding in a closet at the mother’s home. In reality, the mother herself takes refuge in the closet to escape the constable’s attentions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1914
112 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Keystone Film Company
- Mutual Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Won in a Closet about?
Moving Picture World categorized the film as “a nonsense number”, but Normand's Won in a Closet, her second as director, displays her burgeoning talent. Mabel’s father, the country constable,...
Who directed Won in a Closet?
Won in a Closet was directed by Mabel Normand.
How long is Won in a Closet?
Won in a Closet has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Won in a Closet released?
Won in a Closet was released on January 21, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Won in a Closet?
The main cast of Won in a Closet includes Mabel Normand, Charles Avery, Hank Mann, Charles Inslee, Alice Davenport.