'TAKE NEXT CAR' (Silent Comedy;Hal Roach/Pathe Distributors, 1922)

In this 1922 Pathe-distributed, Hal Roach silent-era comedy, the owner of a local streetcar business is in danger of losing his franchise, but the streetcar operator (played by Paul Parrott) and his girl friend (who happens to be the boss's daughter; portrayed by Jobyna Ralston) try to save the day. Produced by Hal Roach, directed by Jay A. Howe, and supervised by Charles Parrott.

[@JohnDavies-cn3ro]

Lovely, gentle comedy; former 'stars' now forgotten, can live again.

[@charlesyoungblood1402]

Please preserve these forever as part of our National Heritage !

[@harri2626]

An amusing story, but not entirely fictitious. Jitneys (pirate buses) were a real threat to streetcar lines in the 1920s and helped to ruin many companies, leading to the eventual elimination of public transit in many cities in the US.

[@faithdaily1959]

My father had this on 16mm.