The Riot (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film

Released in 1913, The Riot is a comedy film directed by Mack Sennett, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. When a girl delivering expensive garments loses them to some Irish shanty town kids, her boss, a Jewish clothier, is livid and a fight breaks out. Soon the melee spreads to the whole neighborhood with brick throwing merging into bomb throwing, with the sides on clearly ethnic lines.
Who’s in it. The Riot stars Roscoe Arbuckle as Cohen - Jewish Neighborhood Leader, Mabel Normand as Mabel - Cohen's Daughter, Charles Inslee as Irish Neighborhood Leader and Alice Davenport as Irish Neighborhood Leader's Wife, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Riot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Riot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Riot (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Riot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Riot?
- The Riot stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, Charles Inslee, Alice Davenport and Charles Avery.