The Burglar-Proof Bed


1900

Brief Synopsis

Biograph summary: This is one of the most amusing pictures on our list. An old gentleman is shown peacefully sleeping in a patent burglar-proof bed. In comes the burglar; the old gentleman touches a button, and the bed instantly turns into a fortress with guns firing. The burglar retreats i...

Cast & Crew

Arthur Marvin

Camera

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 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
33 or 186ft

Synopsis

Biograph summary: This is one of the most amusing pictures on our list. An old gentleman is shown peacefully sleeping in a patent burglar-proof bed. In comes the burglar; the old gentleman touches a button, and the bed instantly turns into a fortress with guns firing. The burglar retreats in dismay, and the old gentleman raises a flag of victory.

Film Details

Release Date
Jul 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
33 or 186ft

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Trivia