The Fatal Mallet
Seen it?1914 | 14 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who wants a laugh. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 14 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1914: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Three men compete for the attentions of a pretty girl. One of them, a little tramp, plays dirty.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mack Sennett
- Charlie ChaplinSuitor aka The Tramp (uncredited)
- Mabel NormandPretty Girl (uncredited)
- Mack SennettOther Suitor (uncredited)
- Mack SwainRival Suitor (uncredited)
- Gordon GriffithBoy (uncredited)