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A Joke on Grandma
(1901) United States of America
B&W : [?] 40 or 50? feet
Directed by [?] Edwin S. Porter?

Cast: (unknown)

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by Edwin S. Porter. / © 23 February 1901 by Thomas A. Edison [H1401]. Released 2 March 1901. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Comedy.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] Shows the old familiar game, “Hoist the Sail,” played on a unsuspecting Grandma. Grandma is seated in a big chair, with her six charming granddaughters gathered about her. They stand over Grandma counting up to six, when up goes Grandma into the air. Suddenly they let go their hold and down comes Grandma. Grandma retaliates by seizing one of her granddaughters and giving her a sound spanking. Very humorous.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 14 April 2024.

References: Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.

 
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