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Mr. Jones at the Ball

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1908 · 8 min Comedy
4.1 / 10 · TMDB

Mr. Jones at the Ball is a 1908 American silent short comedy film, part of the once-popular Biograph series centered around the titular Jones and his long-suffering wife. In this film, Jones rips his suit pants and chaos ensues.

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Year 1908
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director D.W. Griffith
Runtime 8 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.1/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy around a universal domestic mishap, relying on exaggerated pantomime and the stark contrast between social ambition and a trivial wardrobe malfunction. It explores the silent era's knack for physical humor.

What lingers after viewing is the charm of a simple, efficient gag that proves comedy needs no words, just a ripped pair of pants and perfect timing. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: D.W. Griffith

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