A Family Picnic
Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their six children start out for a picnic in the woods with youngest son Jimmie’s beloved Great Dane pup along. The animal proves to be a white elephant as soon as they try to board a trolley car, and they must walk to the picnic grounds. That’s only the beginning of their troubles with Mr. Jones trying everything to get rid of the pup, but when they get home from their "quiet little picnic," Mr. Pup is quietly sitting on the doorstep, and Jones disgustedly gives up.
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Plot Summary
As this is a very early short film, detailed plot summaries are scarce. It is presumed to be a simple comedic narrative centered around a family's outing.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'A Family Picnic' from 1915 is extremely limited due to the era's archival practices and the nature of short films. Contemporary reviews, if they existed, are not widely available in modern databases. Its impact would have been within the context of early cinematic comedies.
What Reviewers Say
- Likely relied on physical comedy and simple gags typical of early silent films.
- Appealed to audiences seeking lighthearted entertainment during a nascent period of cinema.
- Its brevity and focus on a common activity made it accessible to a wide audience.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and obscurity, there are no accessible Google user reviews or summaries available.
Fun Fact
The year 1915 was a significant period for the American film industry, with the production of feature-length films beginning to dominate, making short comedies like 'A Family Picnic' part of a transitional phase in cinema history.
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