A Reckless Rover

1918 | 14 minutes | 4.9 ★ (7)

A Reckless Rover
  • Overview

    Chased from his apartment by a policeman, ne'er do-well Rastus Jones finds refuge in a Chinese laundry, where he wreaks slapstick havoc and has a memorable encounter with an improperly-filled opium pipe.

  • Release Date

    01 June 1918

  • DirectingC.N. David
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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