''The Forgotten Latchkey'' is an American silent comedy film.

Plot

Mr. and Mrs. Burton are staying at the residence of their friends the Moores. The Moores leave to visit Mrs. Moore's mother, and leave a key for the Burtons, who are going out to a dance. Mrs. Burton forgets to take the key with her, and upon their return to the Moore residence, find that they are unable to gain entry, nor are they able to rouse the slumberous maid Bridget. They attempt to enter the house through the cellar, but the door to the kitchen is locked. Further attempts to rouse the maid are futile. They attempt to go to a hotel, but are not admitted. The Burtons end up hiring a taxicab and spending the night in the car, as it is too frigid to walk around outdoors. When the Moore's cook arrives at the house the next morning, she finds the Burtons asleep in the taxi, and believes them to be deceased. Her screams awake the Burtons, and they are finally admitted to the inside of the residence, but not before paying the taxi driver $17.

Cast

* Harry Morey as Mr. Burton *

Anita Stewart Anita Stewart (born Anna Marie Stewart; February 7, 1895 – May 4, 1961) was an American actress and film producer of the early silent film era. Early years Anita Stewart was born in Brooklyn, New York as Anna Marie Stewart on February 7, 18 ...

as Mrs. Burton *George Randolph as Mr. Moore *

Edith Storey Edith Storey (March 18, 1892 – October 9, 1967) was an American actress during the silent film era. Early life Storey was born on March 18, 1892, in New York City to William Chase Storey and Minnie Storey (née Thorn). Her younger brother, R ...

as Mrs. Moore *

Josie Sadler Josie Sadler (1871–1927) was for twenty years a leading American stage comedienne known for her "Dutch" (German) dialect routines and heavy-set appearance. She made several early phonograph recordings for the major companies of the time, and ...

as Bridget, the Maid *Florence Ashbrooke as Maggie, the Cook *James Lackaye as Pat, a Policeman

Release

''The Forgotten Latchkey'' was released in the United States on June 7, 1913, and on September 15, 1913, in England.To-day's Cinema News and Property Gazette, Volumes 3-4, July 9, 1913, p. 12-13, retrieved October 1, 2015

References

External links

* 1913 films 1910s romantic comedy films American romantic comedy films American black-and-white films American silent short films 1913 comedy films Films directed by Ralph Ince 1910s American films Silent romantic comedy films Silent American comedy films {{romantic-comedy-film-stub