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Unfortunate Policeman, The (1905)
 

Synopsis

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A policeman chases two painters after one has tipped a pot of paint over him. They collide with several people during the chase, all of whom join in. The painters eventually escape by cab, leaving the policeman to face the wrath of the pursuers.