The Pumpkin Race
Watch TrailerEarly slapstick short from Louis Feuillade involving runaways, except that, instead of it being a runaway horse (see Griffith's THE CURTAIN POLE for an example), it is a cartful of what appear to be hundred-pound pumpkins that get away, rushing hither and yon, down sewers, up chimneys, pursued by the drayer, a couple of other people and a very unwilling donkey.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La course aux potirons |
| Year | 1908 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Animation |
| Director | Romeo Bosetti |
| Runtime | 7 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (10 votes) |
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Louis Feuillade constructs this early short on the absurd premise of runaway produce, exploring the comedic potential of inanimate objects gaining chaotic agency. The film relies on pure visual slapstick, with the pumpkins' impossible trajectory driving the frantic chase.
What lingers after viewing is the delightful silliness of the spectacle—a reminder of cinema's capacity for simple, physics-defying joy. The pursuit feels both relentless and whimsical, a hallmark of early cinematic comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Romeo Bosetti
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Perfect for a quick, cheerful break with silent film enthusiasts.
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