The Skeleton at the Feast


1899

Brief Synopsis

"Two men and two girls in gay evening clothes are dining together with much merriment. Wine is flowing freely. Suddenly a skeleton appears, advancing slowly through the air. It walks upon the table, and points a warning finger at the quartette, who are filled with consternation. One of the girls faints."

Cast & Crew

F. S. Armitage

Camera

Film Details

Release Date
Sep 1899
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
American Mutoscope and Biograph Co.
Distribution Company
American Mutoscope and Biograph Co.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.36 : 1
Film Length
28 or 154ft

Synopsis

Biograph summary: Two men and two girls in gay evening clothes are dining together with much merriment. Wine is flowing freely. Suddenly a skeleton appears, advancing slowly through the air. It walks upon the table, and points a warning finger at the quartette, who are filled with consternation. One of the girls faints.

Film Details

Release Date
Sep 1899
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
American Mutoscope and Biograph Co.
Distribution Company
American Mutoscope and Biograph Co.
Country
United States

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.36 : 1
Film Length
28 or 154ft

Quotes

Trivia