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Oh! What a Surprise!
(1904) England
B&W : 90 feet
Directed by James Williamson

Cast: Tom Williamson, Stuart Williamson

Williamson Films production. / Produced by James Williamson. / Released July 1904. / [?] 35mm spherical format? / Williamson film number 251.

Comedy.

Synopsis: [From W. Butcher & Sons promotional materials] Our picture shows what mischief makers boys are, and how two bags of flour became two flower girls, and in what a difficult position they placed a poor man blessed with a jealous wife.

Survival status: The film is presumed lost.

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 20 May 2008.

References: Gifford-British n. 00863; Sopocy-Williamson p. 254.