Mabel at the Wheel
A spirited silent-era comedy where a resourceful woman outwits a villain and saves the day by taking control of a race car herself.
A villain, competing with his rival's race car, kidnaps the rival before the race. Mabel decides to take the wheel in his place.
Essence
Ensemble
Charlie Chaplin
Villain (uncredited)
Mabel Normand
Mabel
Harry McCoy
Mabel's Boyfriend (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Mabel's Father (uncredited)
Mack Sennett
Race Spectator (uncredited)
Dave Anderson
Henchman (uncredited)
Joe Bordeaux
Dubious Character (uncredited)
Mack Swain
Race Spectator (uncredited)
William Hauber
Mabel's Co-driver (uncredited)
Dan Albert
Cheering Spectator (uncredited)
Charles Avery
Spectator in Grandstand (uncredited)
Charley Chase
Race Spectator (uncredited)
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Something gentler
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
