Rip Van Winkle
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Biograph summary: This is an extensive production of the play which has been made famous in this country by Joseph Jefferson. The parts are taken by foreign actors and the costumes are somewhat different to those familiar with the American stage, but the action is very good and the story we...
Film Details
Release Date
Sep
1903
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont
Distribution Company
American Mutoscope and Biograph Co.
Country
United Kingdom
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving in his The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. (1819--1820).
Technical Specs
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
450ft
Synopsis
Biograph summary: This is an extensive production of the play which has been made famous in this country by Joseph Jefferson. The parts are taken by foreign actors and the costumes are somewhat different to those familiar with the American stage, but the action is very good and the story well told. Rip's home is shown at first, followed by the quarrel with his wife and his ejection. The next scene shows Rip's ascent of the mountain, his meeting with Hudson and dwarfs and the drinking of the sleeping potion. Next comes the awakening after 20 years' sleep and his painful departure over the mountain. The last scene shows Rip returning to his native village and the excitement caused thereby.
Film Details
Release Date
Sep
1903
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont
Distribution Company
American Mutoscope and Biograph Co.
Country
United Kingdom
Screenplay Information
Based on the short story "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving in his The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. (1819--1820).
Technical Specs
Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Film Length
450ft
