Slippery Jim
Watch TrailerApparently inspired by the antics of Harry Houdini, Slippery Jim opens in the office of a police commissioner to whom a rather cocky villain is presented. The commissioner orders the prisoner to be clapped in irons, but this proves to be easier said than done because our anti-hero - presumably the Slippery Jim of the title - proves to be an expert escapologist.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Jim le glisseur |
| Year | 1910 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Fantasy, Comedy, Crime |
| Director | Ferdinand Zecca |
| Runtime | 9 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (6 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy from the stark contrast between the pompous authority figures and the protagonist's seemingly magical ease. It relies on a static frame and minimal sets to focus entirely on the virtuosic, almost dance-like escape sequences, each attempt to restrain him becoming a self-contained skit.
Those who tire of overly complicated plots will find joy in this inventive and straightforward visual gag. What lingers after viewing is a sense of lighthearted admiration for the simple, effective cinematic humor of the era. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ferdinand Zecca
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Watch as a short, cheerful break during the day or early evening.
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