Giving Them Fits

A short silent film from 1915, 'Giving Them Fits' likely falls into the category of early slapstick comedy. While specific plot details are scarce due to its age and lost status, such films typically featured exaggerated physical humor, chase sequences, and characters getting into comical predicaments. The title itself suggests a theme of causing trouble or confusion, a common trope in the era's comedies.

As a short silent film from 1915, 'Giving Them Fits' is considered a lost film. Therefore, contemporary critical reception is not available. Its historical significance lies in its contribution to the early development of cinematic comedy, a genre that was rapidly evolving during the silent film era. Without surviving prints, its specific artistic or comedic merit cannot be assessed today.

• Lost film with no available contemporary or modern reviews.
• Likely a short-form silent comedy typical of its era.
• Historical value is primarily in its existence as an early film example.

Google audience: As the film is lost and from 1915, there is no available information on Google user reviews or audience reception.

Many short films from the 1910s, especially comedies, are now considered 'lost films' because they were printed on nitrate film stock which was highly flammable and prone to decomposition. It is estimated that only about 10-20% of all films made before 1920 still exist today.