The Old Maid Having Her Picture Taken
1901 | 1m | English
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| Director: | Edwin S. Porter |
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| 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. Cross-dressed Gilbert Saroni reprises the role of the old maid. | |
| Release Date: | Mar 09, 1901 |
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| Director: | Edwin S. Porter |
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| Keywords | photographer, photo shoot, photo studio |
| Production Companies | Edison Manufacturing Company |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 19, 2026 Entered: May 04, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Gilbert Saroni | The Old Maid |
| Name | Job |
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| Edwin S. Porter | Director |
| George S. Fleming | Camera Operator |
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