The Escaped Lunatic
Watch TrailerA deranged man who believes he is Napoleon escapes the asylum and leads his keepers on a wild chase.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1904 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Wallace McCutcheon Sr. |
| Runtime | 7 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.6/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy from the contrast between the pursuers' frustration and the lunatic's grand delusion. It relies on a simple, circular chase and repetitive editing to create a universally understandable rhythm of slapstick.
What lingers after viewing is the charm of cinematic simplicity, a reminder that the core language of visual comedy was established in just a few frantic minutes. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Wallace McCutcheon Sr.
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Watch in good spirits as a short, historical aperitif before a main feature.
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