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  • The False Alarm (1913)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
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The False Alarm (1913)
Short | Short, Comedy
Belmont is always late at the office. He buys an alarm clock but it breaks down on him and he is late again. His employer threatens to discharge him if he is late again. He hits upon a scheme and arranges with Barnett, his fellow clerk, ...See moreBelmont is always late at the office. He buys an alarm clock but it breaks down on him and he is late again. His employer threatens to discharge him if he is late again. He hits upon a scheme and arranges with Barnett, his fellow clerk, that when Barnett passes his house, he would pull a rope that Belmont has tied to his foot and hanging out the window. The next morning at about 5 a.m., the milk man on his rounds, sees the rope and gives it a very healthy tug. Belmont awakes with a start, and thinking it Barnett and time to go to work, dresses hurriedly. The milkman continues pulling on the rope and Belmont, untying it from his toe, the milkman falls into the cellar. Belmont rushes to the office and is surprised to find the janitor there sleeping. The janitor points to the clock, and Belmont realizing his mistake, sinks into a chair, half asleep, and awaits the arrival of Barnett and the boss. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Phillips Smalley
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Updated Jan 26, 1913
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Jan 26, 1913 (United States)

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3 cast members
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Chester Barnett
Barnett Barnett   See fewer
The Ancient Mariner (1925)
Joseph Belmont
Belmont Belmont   See fewer
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Pearl White
Undetermined Role (unconfirmed) Undetermined Role (unconfirmed)   See fewer
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