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Directed by James Williamson, this early slapstick comedy is considered a precursor to modern "distracted" behavior (like texting while walking).

: It is an early example of narrative film that moved beyond simple "slices of life" to choreographed physical comedy. Potential Alternate Interpretations 21973mp4

: A man becomes so engrossed in his book that he loses all awareness of his surroundings. The Mishaps : He pours milk into his bowler hat instead of a cereal bowl. He trips over a servant cleaning a walkway. Directed by James Williamson, this early slapstick comedy

He nearly meets a tragic end in the street, only to be "saved" by two men using a . Directed by James Williamson