The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken

The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 9, 1901

Runtime

0h 1m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

44%

Original Title

The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken

Production Companies

Edison Studios

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Description

An old maid is walking about the studio while the photographer is getting his camera ready. She first looks at a hanger, which immediately falls from the wall, not being able to stand her gaze. Then she looks at the clock, and her face causes it to fall to the floor with a crash. She then walks over to the mirror, which suddenly cracks in several places. The photographer then poses her. Just as he is to press the button the camera explodes with a great puff of smoke, completely destroying the camera and demolishing the studio. The picture finishes up with the old maid tipping back in her chair and losing her balance, displaying a large quantity of fancy lace goods.