Thompson's Night Out
William Thompson and John Smith occupied offices in the same New York skyscraper, and both being seized with an irrepressible desire to cut loose and paint things crimson, arranged it as follows in this Biograph picture. Thompson sent a message to his wife that his friend Smith was ill, and it was his duty to perform that spiritual work of mercy, "comfort the afflicted," hence he would not have her wait up for him as he might be late. Smith did likewise, using Thompson as the object of his humane consideration. This done, they start off to make a night of it. First they visit the gilded throne room of a temple of Bacchus, where they moisten their parched spirits with dry Martinis. They are soon in a most glorious condition. Smith suggests the show where "Amateur Night" is on. - Written by Moving Picture World synopsis
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1908 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Wallace McCutcheon Sr. |
| Runtime | 8 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its humor on the timeless premise of respectable gentlemen seeking secret liberation. It relies on visual wit and escalating scenarios to explore the gap between social duty and personal desire, all with a brisk, playful pace.
What lingers after the final frame is the pure, chaotic joy of the escapade itself, a silent-era reminder that some comedic formulas are eternal. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Wallace McCutcheon Sr.
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Best enjoyed with friends, as a short and sweet burst of early cinematic mischief.
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