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The Tale of a Chicken

The Tale of a Chicken

1914Short
ShortComedy

Sam Johnson & Raskus Hudson are suitors for Mandy Jones. When Raskus Bug get's the 'cold shoulder', his negro blood is aroused. Raskus & his gang steal a chicken and plant it in Sam's house, and put chicken feathers in Sam's shirt...

Director
Arthur Hotaling
Writers
N/A
Stars
John Edwards, Mattie Edwards, Maha Raja
Release Date
April 28, 1914
Language
None, English
Country
United States
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Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

👤
John Edwards
as Sam Johnson
👤
Mattie Edwards
as Mandy Jones
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Maha Raja
as Sherlock Jackson Holmes
👤
Luke Scott
as Raskus Hudson

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Production
Lubin Manufacturing Company

🎯 Categories

ComedyShort

⭐ Featured Review

Intended to be "cute"
by deickemeyer2018-08-04

"A photoplay that should be captioned ''A Tail of a Chicken." This is a burlesque on "Sherlock Holmes" and is intended to be "cute," evidently. If the cruel abuse of a speckled hen can be construed into comedy then this misnomer is funny. The actors are colored individuals. - The Moving Picture World, May 16, 1914..."

💡 Did You Know?

Released as a split reel along with the comedy Another Tale (1914).

📖 Synopsis

Sam Johnson & Raskus Hudson are suitors for Mandy Jones. When Raskus Bug get's the 'cold shoulder', his negro blood is aroused. Raskus & his gang steal a chicken and plant it in Sam's house, and put chicken feathers in Sam's shirt...