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Max Takes Back His Freedom (1912): Cast

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Max Takes Back His Freedom is a 1912 short comedy starring Max Linder as Max (uncredited), Jane Renouardt and Delphine Renot. It runs 10 minutes.

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Max Takes Back His Freedom (1912) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Max Takes Back His Freedom About?

The premise of Max Takes Back His Freedom without spoilers.

After a fierce argument drives his wife out, Max tries to manage the household alone. He buys a chicken that stubbornly stays alive, chases it with a revolver, partially plucks, shaves and half‑roasts it before it finally escapes. Then he attempts to black his boots, spills the liquid, and ends up using the same spoon to stir his soup. He writes a pleading note for his wife's return, only to learn he has inherited a large fortune and revels in sudden wealth—until his wife comes back.

Max Takes Back His Freedom Themes & Keywords

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  • dead animal
  • chicken
  • top hat
  • newspaper
  • hat
  • disaster
  • dinner
  • bed
  • fainting
  • wine
  • thief
  • tears
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  • suspenders
  • suit and tie
  • sneeze
  • shopping
  • shoe
  • shoe polish
  • search
  • mother daughter relationship
  • missing wife
  • mattress
  • match
  • market
  • marital discord
  • knife
  • kitchen
  • husband wife relationship
  • house cleaning
  • hose
  • glove
  • frustration
  • friend
  • forgiveness
  • dresser
  • dishwashing
  • dirty dishes
  • dinner table
  • dance
  • cooking
  • chase
  • broom
  • broken dish
  • broken bottle
  • bottle
  • bedroom
  • apron
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Max Takes Back His Freedom Cast & Characters

Max Linder leads the cast as Max (uncredited), with Jane Renouardt as Max's Wife (uncredited) and Delphine Renot as Max's Mother-in-Law (uncredited).

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Max Takes Back His Freedom Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Max liebt seine Freiheit” and “Max and the Fowl”.

Also known as
  • Max liebt seine Freiheit
  • Max and the Fowl

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Max Takes Back His Freedom FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Max Takes Back His Freedom, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Max Takes Back His Freedom?

Max Takes Back His Freedom runs 10 minutes.

When was Max Takes Back His Freedom released?

Max Takes Back His Freedom was released on January 26, 1912.

Who is in the cast of Max Takes Back His Freedom?

Max Takes Back His Freedom stars Max Linder as Max (uncredited), Jane Renouardt as Max's Wife (uncredited) and Delphine Renot as Max's Mother-in-Law (uncredited).

Does Max Takes Back His Freedom have a post-credit scene?

No. Max Takes Back His Freedom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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