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COMEDY . 1914 . 0h 14m . 4.4/10

Won in a Closet_

Moving Picture World categorized the film as “a nonsense number”, but Normand's Won in a Closet, her second as director, displays her burgeoning talent. Mabel’s father, the country constable, is smitten with the mother of the boy Mabel imagines “her ideal”. The young couple’s romance is disrupted first by two rival “cut-ups” and then by misapprehension that a tramp is hiding in a closet at the mother’s home. In reality, the mother herself takes refuge in the closet to escape the constable’s attentions.

Starring Mabel Normand, Charles Avery, Hank Mann
4.4/10
Rating
0h 14m
Runtime
1914
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Moving Picture World categorized the film as “a nonsense number”, but Normand's Won in a Closet, her second as director, displays her burgeoning talent. Mabel’s father, the country constable, is smitten with the mother of the boy Mabel imagines “her ideal”. The young couple’s romance is disrupted first by two rival “cut-ups” and then by misapprehension that a tramp is hiding in a closet at the mother’s home. In reality, the mother herself takes refuge in the closet to escape the constable’s attentions.

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Cast
Mabel Normand stars as Mabel in Won in a Closet.
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Year context
Won in a Closet was released 112 years ago in 1914.
Overview
Moving Picture World categorized the film as “a nonsense number”, but Normand's Won in a Closet, her second as director, displays her burgeoning talent. Mabe...
Won in a Closet is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 14m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
14 min (0h 14m)
Country
Rating
4.4/10 (5 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Won in a Closet about?
Moving Picture World categorized the film as “a nonsense number”, but Normand's Won in a Closet, her second as director, displays her burgeoning talent. Mabel’s father, the country constable, is smitten with the mother of the boy Mabel imagines “her ideal”. The young couple’s romance is disrupted first by two rival “cut-ups” and then by misapprehension that a tramp is hiding in a closet at the mother’s home. In reality, the mother herself takes refuge in the closet to escape the constable’s attentions.
How long is Won in a Closet?
Won in a Closet has a runtime of 14 minutes (0h 14m).
Who stars in Won in a Closet?
The cast of Won in a Closet includes Mabel Normand, Charles Avery, Hank Mann, Charles Inslee, Alice Davenport.
What is the rating of Won in a Closet?
Won in a Closet has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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