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Movie poster: How Monsieur Takes His Bath (1903)
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How Monsieur Takes His Bath

1903 · 1 min Comedy
4.6 / 10 · TMDB

A hapless man tries to get undressed only to find himself magically layered in even more clothes. There is no credited director for this film. Modern attributions go to either Alice Guy or Ferdinand Zecca, according to the PG archives.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Comment monsieur prend son bain
Year 1903
Country France
Genre Comedy
Director Alice Guy-Blaché
Runtime 1 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.6/10 (14 votes)

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The film constructs its entire comedic premise on the simple, clever trick of reverse motion, creating a magical multiplication of garments. This primitive yet witty mechanic builds a perfectly escalating loop of frustration and absurdity.

What lingers after viewing is a cheerful appreciation for cinema's early ingenuity in turning a technical limitation into a timeless visual gag. The charm lies in its straightforward, playful execution. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alice Guy-Blaché

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