Trapeze Disrobing Act
The stage of a vaudeville theatre. A lady in evening costume is performing on a trapeze. Two Rubes are seated in a box. The lady begins to disrobe, and here the fun commences. As she removes her garments one by one and throws them at our rural friends, they begin going through antics, which to say the least, are highly amusing. When the stockings come off, the climax takes place. The Rubes jump from their seats and make things lively for a short time in the theatre.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1901 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Runtime | 2 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (10 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy from the stark contrast between the performer's graceful, controlled act and the viewers' progressively chaotic, slapstick response. It relies on a simple escalation of absurdity, where each discarded garment amplifies the rubes' frantic antics.
What lingers after viewing is the pure, physical humor of the climax, a burst of manic energy that captures the essence of early visual gag. — MovieFinder Editorial
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Watch in good spirits as a charming curio of early silent film antics.
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