The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken (1901)

  • NR
  • 03/09/1901 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1m

Overview

An old maid is walking about the studio while the photographer is getting his camera ready. She first looks at a hanger, which immediately falls from the wall, not being able to stand her gaze. Then she looks at the clock, and her face causes it to fall to the floor with a crash. She then walks over to the mirror, which suddenly cracks in several places. The photographer then poses her. Just as he is to press the button the camera explodes with a great puff of smoke, completely destroying the camera and demolishing the studio. The picture finishes up with the old maid tipping back in her chair and losing her balance, displaying a large quantity of fancy lace goods.

George S. Fleming

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Director

Cast

Gilbert Saroni's headshot

Gilbert Saroni

The Old Maid

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