"See the great, the thrilling race! See how the couple elope in an aeroplane! See how the father chases in a train! Then in an auto! It is a dandy picture! It's modern! It's a Vitagraph!"
Overview
Maude Brooks is in love with an aviator, George Pinckney. Maude tells her father that she intends to marry George, as he is a splendid fellow, but her father will not listen to her. So she decides to elope. Maude meets George at the machine and together they fly up into the air. Mr. Brooks, who has been apprised of his daughter's intentions, starts in pursuit.
