Mabel Normand and Fred Mace are out for a stroll, when they encounter aviator Phillip Parmalee and his cool early 1900s biplane. The pilot offers to take the duo up for a spin through the clouds; Ms. Normand jumps at the chance, and enjoys her ride with the dashing Mr. Parmalee. The less brave, and relatively rotund, Mr. Mace is jealous. Later, Mace raises ire in a Mexican community, and needs the aviator's help
Notable for its aerial Culver City, California location footage, photographed by Percy Higginson; and, featuring aviator Parmalee, who worked with Wilbur Wright. Mack Sennett's "A Dash Through the Clouds" is also lifted by Normand and Mace. Jack Pickford (Mary's little brother) has one of his more substantial early roles, as the Mexican boy who assists Mace.
**** A Dash Through the Clouds (6/24/12) Mack Sennett ~ Mabel Normand, Fred Mace, Jack Pickford