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The Fatal Chocolate
(1912) United States of America
B&W : Split-reel / 574 feet
Directed by Mack Sennett
Cast: Mabel Normand [the city girl], Mack Sennett [Zeke], Charles West [Jake], Dell Henderson [the city beau], Ford Sterling
Biograph Company production; distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated. / Scenario by Edna Alexander. Cinematography by Percy Higginson. / © 20 February 1912 by Biograph Company. Released 19 February 1912; in a split-reel with Got a Match (1912). / [?] Biograph 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format?
Comedy.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? Upon the arrival of a young girl from the city, Zeke and Jake, brothers, each determine to win her. For a time these rival brothers are amusing to her, but when her real sweetheart appears, she is at a loss to know how to get rid of them. Her city beau, however, wants to have some fun with them, so is introduced to the rubes as her brother. He pretends to be interested in the condition of affairs, and decides they must prove their love by chancing fate for her sake. He places three chocolates on the table, stating that one of the candies contains deadly poison. To the amazement of all they take a chance, but for naught.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Keywords: Chocolate
Listing updated: 8 January 2025.
References: Fussell-Normand p. 244; Spehr-American p. 1 : Website-IMDb.
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