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Short comedy

Getting Evidence (1906): Cast

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Getting Evidence is a 1906 short comedy directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr., starring Paul Panzer as Detective, Fay Templeton and Viola Allen. It runs 14 minutes.

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Getting Evidence (1906) movie poster
Released
Runtime
14 min
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Getting Evidence About?

The premise of Getting Evidence without spoilers.

A jealous husband storms into Hawkshaw's office, a private detective, convinced his wife is cheating and demanding photographic proof. Hawkshaw tails the woman, thinks he has caught her, but a sudden mishap ruins the shot. Undeterred, the detective presses on, determined to deliver the evidence his client expects.

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Cast & crew

Getting Evidence Cast & Characters

Paul Panzer leads the cast as Detective, with Fay Templeton as First lady friend having supper (uncredited) and Viola Allen as Lady friend in parlor and at beach (uncredited). Directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr..

From the directors

More from Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

More films directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr.: Tess of the Storm Country, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Price and The Lighthouse by the Sea.

Cars

Cars in Getting Evidence

2 cars on screen: the 1905 Rambler Type 1 and the unknown.

  • 1905 Rambler Type 1 in Getting Evidence 1905 Rambler Type 1 Minor role
  • unknown in Getting Evidence unknown Minor role
Details

Getting Evidence Also Known As

Also known as “Showing the Trials and Tribulations of a Private Detective”.

Also known as
  • Showing the Trials and Tribulations of a Private Detective

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FAQ

Getting Evidence FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Getting Evidence, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Getting Evidence?

Getting Evidence runs 14 minutes.

When was Getting Evidence released?

Getting Evidence was released on October 20, 1906.

Who directed Getting Evidence?

Getting Evidence was directed by Edwin S. Porter and Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

More films by Edwin S. Porter

Who is in the cast of Getting Evidence?

Getting Evidence stars Paul Panzer as Detective, Fay Templeton as First lady friend having supper (uncredited) and Viola Allen as Lady friend in parlor and at beach (uncredited).

Does Getting Evidence have a post-credit scene?

No. Getting Evidence has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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