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Mary Jane's Mishap

1903 · 4 min Comedy
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Mary Jane tries to light the oven. When she's unsuccessful, she plays around, getting black boot polish on her face. She mugs before a mirror. Then, it's back to work. When the stove still won't light, she pours in paraffin, winks at the camera, and lights a match. Kaboom! Is there any rest for the foolish, even in the grave?

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Year 1903
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director George Albert Smith
Runtime 4 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (56 votes)

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The film constructs its comedic escalation through pantomime and a conspiratorial wink, building from domestic frustration to explosive catastrophe with delightful economy.

What lingers after the smoke clears is the anarchic spirit of early cinema, where a simple gag carries the weight of a foundational spectacle. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: George Albert Smith

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