How Little Willie Put a Head on His Pa


1899

Brief Synopsis

"Willie paints a comic on his dad's bald head while the old gentleman is sleeping in his chair. His sister comes in and is greatly startled at the sight. Seeing Willie hiding behind the table, she starts after him. In his haste to get away, Willie upsets the old man; and his sister falls over him, making an uproarious finish to a laughable scene."

Cast & Crew

F. S. Armitage

Camera

Film Details

Release Date
May 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
40 or 227 or 39ft

Synopsis

Biograph summary: Willie paints a comic on his dad's bald head while the old gentleman is sleeping in his chair. His sister comes in and is greatly startled at the sight. Seeing Willie hiding behind the table, she starts after him. In his haste to get away, Willie upsets the old man; and his sister falls over him, making an uproarious finish to a laughable scene.

Film Details

Release Date
May 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
40 or 227 or 39ft

Quotes

Trivia