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The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken
(1901) United States of America
B&W : 75 feet
Directed by [?] George S. Fleming and/or Edwin S. Porter?
Cast: Gilbert Saroni
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / © 1 March 1901 by Thomas A. Edison [H1494]. Released 9 March 1901. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Comedy.
Synopsis: [From Edison promotional materials] 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. A sure winner.
Survival status: Print exists.
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 4 May 2023.
References: Musser-Emerge p. 6 : Website-AFI.
Home video: DVD.
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