How They Fired the Bum
Brief Synopsis
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Biograph summary: A tramp has taken possession of a park bench, and is making himself obnoxious to passers-by. A policeman tries to make him move, by clubbing him, and that failing, sets fire to his feet. The tramp takes a seltzer siphon, turns it on his clothing, and calmly extinguishes th...
Cast & Crew
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Arthur Marvin
Camera
Film Details
Release Date
May
1900
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
38 or 213ft
Synopsis
Biograph summary: A tramp has taken possession of a park bench, and is making himself obnoxious to passers-by. A policeman tries to make him move, by clubbing him, and that failing, sets fire to his feet. The tramp takes a seltzer siphon, turns it on his clothing, and calmly extinguishes the fire.
Crew
Film Details
Release Date
May
1900
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
38 or 213ft
