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Aunt Sallie’s Wonderful Bustle
(1901) United States of America
B&W : 50 feet
Directed by [?] Edwin S. Porter?

Cast: (unknown)

Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by Edwin S. Porter. / © 14 August 1901 by Thomas A. Edison [H7640]. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Comedy.

Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] A sudden gust of wind sweeps Auntie's bonnet from her head, and she, in attempting to regain it, becomes overbalanced and falls over the stone-wall, landing on her bustle. Upon striking she immediately rebounds, disappearing from view. Alighting, she again rebounds and then lands safely beside her badly frightened companion. This picture is highly amusing and bound to create a great deal of laughter. Class A 50 ft. 7.50.

Survival status: Print exists in the Library of Congress film archive (paper print collection) [35mm paper positive (LC 1220), 35mm reference positive (FEB 9700)].

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Bridges - Trick film

Listing updated: 16 October 2008.

References: Niver-Early p. 17.