The Big Swallow (1901)

  • NR
  • 10/15/1901 (GB)
  • Comedy
  • 1m

Overview

A man, objecting to being filmed, comes closer and closer to the camera lens until his mouth is all we see. Then he opens wide and swallows camera and cinematographer. He steps back, chews, and grins.

James Williamson

Director

Cast

Sam Dalton's headshot

Sam Dalton

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