
Mabel's Busy Day
A lighthearted silent-era slapstick comedy built on physical gags, mistaken intentions, and escalating chaos at a car race.
Mabel tries to sell hot dogs at a car race, but isn't doing a very good job at it. She sets down the box of hot dogs and leaves them for a moment. Charlie finds them and gives them away to the hungry spectators at the track as Mabel frantically tries to find her lost box of hot dogs. Mabel finds out that Charlie has stolen them and sends the police after him. Chaos ensues.
Essence
Ensemble

Charlie Chaplin
Tipsy Nuisance

Mabel Normand
Mabel

Chester Conklin
Police Sergeant

Slim Summerville
Policeman

Billie Bennett
Woman

Al St. John
Policeman

Charley Chase
Spectator

Mack Sennett
Customer
Dan Albert
Vendor / Spectator (uncredited)

Charles Avery
Policeman (uncredited)
Charles Bennett
Spectator (uncredited)
Helen Carruthers
Spectator (uncredited)
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