Getting Evidence Trailer (1906)

20 October 1906 Comedy 14 mins

A jealous husband arrives in the office of Hawkshaw, a private detective. The husband is certain that his wife is being unfaithful, and he wants the detective to produce photographic evidence. The detective tails the wife, and thinks he has caught her, but a sudden mishap prevents him from getting a photo. Despite this and further setbacks, the dedicated detective presses on, determined to fulfill his assignment.

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Cast

Paul Panzer as Detective

Viola Allen as Lady friend in parlor and at beach (uncredited)

Fay Templeton as First lady friend having supper (uncredited)

Crew

Edwin S. Porter Director

Edwin S. Porter Director of Photography

Wallace McCutcheon Sr. Director

International Titles

Getting Evidence, Showing the Trials and Tribulations of a Private Detective Trailer

International Releases Dates

United States 20 October 1906

Production Companies

Edison Manufacturing Company

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