The Skipping Cheese
Watch TrailerThe interior of a trolley car. A menagerie of passengers notices a foul odour, and pinpoint the source of the stench at a cheese saleswoman. The gendarmerie removes her from the trolley and drags her to the precinct.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les Fromages automobiles |
| Year | 1907 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Crime, Comedy |
| Director | Georges Méliès |
| Runtime | 5 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its humor from a universally relatable nuisance—a foul odor—and the collective outrage it provokes. Méliès relies on exaggerated physical reactions and the swift mob justice of the passengers to drive the simple narrative forward.
What lingers after viewing is the charming absurdity of the premise and the efficiency of its silent-era comedic timing. It's a brief, whimsical snapshot of early cinematic satire. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Georges Méliès
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Perfect for a quick, lighthearted break with a cup of tea. A delightful cinematic snack.
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