The Active Life of Dolly of the Dailies #5: The Chinese Fan
An early Thomas Edison short. A young woman is kidnapped while attending a play in Chinatown. A reporter attends another play in Chinatown, is likewise kidnapped and rescues the young woman. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2011 in partnership with the National Film Preservation Foundation New Zealand Project.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1914 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Walter Edwin |
| Runtime | 14 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its simple plot as a vehicle for chase sequences and silent-era physical comedy, relying on the exotic setting of Chinatown to heighten the sense of adventure. The editing creates a brisk pace where the Chinese fan itself becomes an unlikely comic prop.
Those who tire of modern complexity will find charm in its straightforward, energetic playfulness. What lingers after the reel ends is the sheer inventiveness of early cinematic storytelling. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walter Edwin
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