The Wig Chase
The Wig Chase

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The Wig Chase

1906
Movie
11 min
French

While a balloon merchant sleeps on a river bank, a group of children steal his balloons and attach them to the hat of an old lady. Her hat and wig come off and a chase through Paris begins.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Comedy, Short Film

Plot Summary

A brief silent comedy film where a man's wig is humorously snatched by a gust of wind, leading to a chase after it. The pursuit involves comical antics as the man tries to retrieve his airborne hairpiece.

Critical Reception

As a very early silent film, "The Wig Chase" is primarily of historical interest for its place in the nascent film industry. Contemporary critical reception is not well-documented, but its short, simple comedic premise was typical of early cinematic entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • A primitive example of early slapstick comedy.

  • Notable for its brevity and basic visual gag.

  • Represents the simple humor found in the earliest days of cinema.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.

Fun Fact

This film is considered a very early example of a 'gag film' or 'trick film,' relying on a simple, absurd visual situation for its humor, a common format in the dawn of motion pictures.

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