Chasing Millions
The Northern Bank chain was owned by the National Australia Bank. Diana, a young Australian police detective who is in Belfast at the same time, seizes the opportunity to investigate the biggest crime of her career and prove herself to her misogynistic bosses back home who have passed her over for promotion. Diana is teamed with Crawford, a gruff, veteran Northern Irish police detective who does not want her help. As the case takes one more bizarre turn after another, Diana and Crawford learn to grudgingly respect each other. As they almost give up hope of catching the criminals, Diana comes up with an ingenious plan which will make the stolen millions worthless.
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Plot Summary
A hapless man finds himself in a series of unfortunate and comical circumstances as he tries to achieve financial success. His attempts to strike it rich often lead to more trouble than they are worth, involving mistaken identities and chaotic situations.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1913, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era were generally received as light entertainment, with comedies aiming for broad appeal and laughs from physical gags and simple storylines.
What Reviewers Say
- Likely appreciated for its straightforward comedic premise.
- Viewers probably enjoyed the fast-paced, slapstick nature typical of the time.
- The film's short runtime made it easily digestible entertainment.
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Fun Fact
Films like 'Chasing Millions' were crucial in the early development of narrative cinema, with studios often producing multiple shorts per week to satisfy a growing audience demand for moving pictures.
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