About The Marathon

"The Marathon" is a silent film released in the year 1919. This riveting black-and-white classic involves an unsuspecting man who, in an unanticipated turn of events, gets chased into an ongoing marathon, thusly setting the stage for a series of humorous and captivating episodes. The film delivers an extraordinary blend of comedy and drama that captivated audiences during the golden era of silent cinema, and continues to charm film fans to this day.

Making / Production

The film was produced under the banner of Keystone Studios. Despite the absence of dialogue, the film's directors were able to convey the narrative beautifully. The adept use of body language and meticulously timed slapstick humor sets this film apart, making it a memorable piece from the era of silent films.

Actors

• Fatty Arbuckle: Known for his comedic prowess and impressive physical agility, Arbuckle stars as the protagonist who gets unwittingly swept into a marathon race.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The Marathon was among the last of Arbuckle's films before the infamous scandal that temporarily put his career on hold.
• Despite being filmed in black and white, the movie was famous for its creative use of visual effects to command humor and drive the narrative.

Quotes

• "Why run when you can walk?" - Fatty Arbuckle's character uses creative ways to remain in the marathon race.

Music, Soundtrack

• Being a silent film, The Marathon did not have a traditional soundtrack, but relied on live music performances during screenings. These are often improvised and provide emotive context for different scenes.

Please note, given the nature of the silent movie era and the limited resources, there may be scarce information available on certain aspects of the film such as the full list of cast members, awards, and detailed soundtracks.