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The Getaway (1916)
Short | Short, Comedy

The Getaway (1916)

Short | Short, Comedy

When Mrs. Pokes, the ruler of the Pokes domicile, intercepts an invitation for her better half to sit in a friendly little card game, she marches the unfortunate bread winner of the family off to bed. Thinking that since Pokes is now ...See moreWhen Mrs. Pokes, the ruler of the Pokes domicile, intercepts an invitation for her better half to sit in a friendly little card game, she marches the unfortunate bread winner of the family off to bed. Thinking that since Pokes is now safely enthroned in bed and his clothes safe in her possession, Mrs. Pokes ceases to worry. Pokes, however, escapes via the window route, and joining his pal Jabbs, they make their way to the card game. Here Pokes' hard luck again visits him, for just as he is about to scoop in the banner pot of the session, the house is raided and Pokes and Jabbs have a very eventful time making their escape. In trying to reach the street in safety they become bewildered, and instead of locating the door to the street, succeed in only disturbing the other occupants of the house. Their retreat being cut off both from the street and the fire escape, they finally take refuge in the chimney of the house of the very police official who had raided the card game. After an eventful period of hiding in the chimney, during which time the two friends are subjected to the delightful sensation of being roasted from below and stunned from above, they are finally dislodged, and to crown their misfortunes find themselves in the presence of their respective wives. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less