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In the charming, early-twentieth-century town, Octavius, a spirited amateur detective with a new automobile, becomes keenly interested in a slew of auto thefts wreaking havoc in the vicinity of the Rosedale Country Club. His fascination is driven not only by his personal attachment to his shiny new possession but also by his unwavering sense of public duty.
As Octavius takes his prized car to Rosedale, fate introduces a twist in the form of Ruth, a winsome young woman who seeks his assistance for a ride. But Ruth harbors a secret agenda, and during their journey, she cunningly distracts Octavius, leaving him stranded roadside with her dropped parasol while she speeds away in his car.
Undeterred and filled with a sense of righteous indignation, Octavius commandeers an idle car nearby and embarks on a thrilling chase after the deceitful damsel. Their destination is a quaint rectory where Ruth's beloved awaits to marry her in secret. As Octavius bursts into the scene, he discovers he has inadvertently facilitated a hasty elopement.
Meanwhile, the pursuit evolves into a frenzied confusion as Ruth's incensed parents join the chase, and a motorcycle policeman, misled by Octavius' speed, sets out to apprehend him. When the dust finally settles, the bewildered Octavius finds himself not only wrongfully accused of speeding but also entangled in the chaos of an unexpected wedding.
As he begins his journey back to town, he wonders nervously if he might be met with an arrest warrant for the car he seized. However, in a serendipitous twist, he learns the car belonged to the auto-thieves terrorizing the town. Employing his peculiar logic, Octavius seizes the opportunity to turn the tables, delivering the criminals into the hands of the police.
In "The Adventure of the Hasty Elopement," an ordinary day spirals into a whirlwind of theft, chase, and a surprise elopement, all under the watchful eye of our amateur detective, Octavius.
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The Adventure of the Hasty Elopement is a comedy movie featuring Barry O'Moore and directed by Charles M. Seay.
The Adventure of the Hasty Elopement is currently streaming on Fandor.