The Frog

A short comedic film where a woman reacts with surprise and then amusement to a frog that appears unexpectedly. She attempts to interact with it in a playful manner before it hops away.

As a very early silent short film, 'The Frog' is primarily of historical interest for its place in the nascent film industry and for being directed by the pioneering Alice Guy-Blaché. Its critical reception in its time would have been viewed as a simple piece of entertainment.

• A brief and amusing vignette.

• Showcases early comedic filmmaking techniques.

• Historically significant as an Alice Guy-Blaché work.

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Alice Guy-Blaché, the director of 'The Frog', is considered one of the very first filmmakers, male or female, to direct narrative films.