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A Comedy in Black and White
(1908) United States of America
B&W : Split-reel / [?] 225 or 425? feet
Directed by [?] Edwin S. Porter?
Cast: (unknown)
Edison Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Edison Manufacturing Company. / Cinematography by Edwin S. Porter. / © 4 September 1908 by Edison Manufacturing Company [H115348, H115349]. Released 2 September 1908; in a split-reel with Heard Over the Phone (1908). / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.
Comedy : Silhouette film.
Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? The Shades of Night: A big harvest moon lights the scene. On a leafless tree a wise old owl is perched. The shadowy outlines of a cottage are discerned. On the curtain of the large window Pa’s form is seen, intent on the “news.” A moonlit lake affords a background for the action. “Romeo, Where Art Thou?” Seated on a rustic bench in the garden a dusky maiden awaits her lover. The laggard arrives anon with huge bouquet. All is forgiven, and the lovers start to “bill and coo,” but Pa has “an eye to windward,” and enters an objection. He puts his protest into action. Brave “Romeo” waits not upon the order of his going, but makes a spurt. The weeping damsel is led into the house and severely lectured. “Love Laughs at Locksmiths:” At stern parents, too, at times. Swain Number Two arrives with a larger bouquet. Soft signals are exchanged and the happy man is cautiously let in by his inamorata. The business of love is continued, plainly shown on the curtain, and the owl still blinks. “Music Hath Charms:” So thinks the next “admirer,” for he has brought his banjo. Believing his adored asleep, he mounts the rain-barrel and starts a serenade, but he’s under the wrong window, for Pa’s night-capped head appears. A pail of water rewards the singer, whose uncertain footing lands him in the barrel. Pa sees the light below. Breaks in on the devoted couple and stops the love-making. A general “rough house” ensues; the lover is thrown out and the weeping maiden is laid across Pa’s knee and promises to never have a beau again.
Survival status: (unknown)
Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].
Listing updated: 15 April 2024.
References: Montgomery-Comedy p. ? : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.
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