The Broadway Sport_
"When A Rube Turns Villian And strikes out to break the speed records in the White Lights, there's no telling what will happen. Many of the hair-raising possibilities are seen."
Hezekiah Dill is a meek clerk in a store in a small town. One day a pair of criminals robs the store safe, but Hezekiah manages to lock them in the safe, and begins to pick up their intended loot. He suddenly realizes that all this money would enable him to become the "Broadway Sport" he's always wanted to be, so he goes for it. Complications ensue.
Starring
Stuart Holmes, Wanda Hawley, Dan Mason
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Broadway Sport was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
Hezekiah Dill is a meek clerk in a store in a small town. One day a pair of criminals robs the store safe, but Hezekiah manages to lock them in the safe, and...
The Broadway Sport is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (8)
Stuart Holmes
Hezekiah Dill
Wanda Hawley
Sadie Sweet
Dan Mason
Hector Sweet
MR
Mabel Rutter
Violet Gaffney
WB
William B. Green
John D. Boulder
Mario Majeroni
The Hypnotist
JW
Jay Wilson
Plainclothes Policeman
JS
J. Sullivan
His Counselor
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What is The Broadway Sport about?
Hezekiah Dill is a meek clerk in a store in a small town. One day a pair of criminals robs the store safe, but Hezekiah manages to lock them in the safe, and begins to pick up their intended loot. He suddenly realizes that all this money would enable him to become the "Broadway Sport" he's always wanted to be, so he goes for it. Complications ensue.
How long is The Broadway Sport?
The Broadway Sport has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Broadway Sport?
The cast of The Broadway Sport includes Stuart Holmes, Wanda Hawley, Dan Mason, Mabel Rutter, William B. Green.
GENRES (1)
Comedy