Dippy's Dream (1914)

Bert, who loves Ruth, goes to the police station to ask her father for her hand. Schnitzel, however, is playing pinochle. Angry at being disturbed, he chases the boy out. The lovers find a bicycle outside the station house. Mounting it, they ride for the minister's. The theft is discovered and all of the five men on the police force go in pursuit. While the lovers are in the minister's house. Dippy, an escaped lunatic, for whose capture a $500 reward is offered, sees the wheel. Mounting it, he dashes away. Dippy comes to a hill and discards his wheel. He climbs to the summit. Ruth and Bert arrive upon the scene. Dippy finds a box of dynamite and amuses himself by throwing the sticks at the police. Bert creeps upon Dippy from behind and captures him. He secures the reward. Chief Schnitzel, awed by Bert's sudden wealth, welcomes him into the family.

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Summary Details
Running Time6 min
GenresComedy Short
FilmmakersRole
Marshall Neilan Director
CastRole
John E. Brennan
Ruth Roland
Marshall Neilan
Victor Rodman