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Trying to Get Arrested

1909Movie4 min

Comedy
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

A nostalgic comedy movie about history and class and money.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

A tramp tries to get himself arrested so he can sleep in the nice, warm jail, but the police keep ignoring him or arresting the wrong person.

Feels like

  • Silent Film Era
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Social Satire
  • Tramp Humor
  • Early Cinema
  • Physical Comedy
  • Class Conflict
  • Historical Setting
  • Short Film

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
D.W. Griffith

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 5, 1909 · 4 min · Comedy

Released
April 5, 1909
Runtime
4 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Trying to Get Arrested worth watching?"

Questions about Trying to Get Arrested

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Trying to Get Arrested worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Trying to Get Arrested okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Trying to Get Arrested make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Trying to Get Arrested?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.