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Electric Current

Original title: Le courant électrique
  • 1906
  • 1m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
159
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Electric Current (1906)
ComedyShort

A shopkeeper goes to the back of his shop for a moment. While he's gone a man and woman sneak in and steal several food item, then quickly leave before the shopkeeper's return. Once out of t... Read allA shopkeeper goes to the back of his shop for a moment. While he's gone a man and woman sneak in and steal several food item, then quickly leave before the shopkeeper's return. Once out of the store they look over all they've stolen, but, not being yet satisfied, they decide to r... Read allA shopkeeper goes to the back of his shop for a moment. While he's gone a man and woman sneak in and steal several food item, then quickly leave before the shopkeeper's return. Once out of the store they look over all they've stolen, but, not being yet satisfied, they decide to return for more. Meanwhile, the shopkeeper has rigged a surprise for their next arrival.

  • Director
    • Segundo de Chomón
  • Writer
    • Segundo de Chomón
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    159
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    • Director
      • Segundo de Chomón
    • Writer
      • Segundo de Chomón
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    5planktonrules

    Comedy 1906 style.

    This film by Segundo de Chomón is a comedy--a real knee-slapper--or at least that is what I assumed happened back in the day. Today, the humor seems to lack subtlety and the acting is way over the top. Still, it is unique, I'll give it that.

    The short begins with the owner of a market going back inside his shop. Then, a man and woman arrive to shoplift. You can tell because they REALLY overplayed this--something not too uncommon in early films. However, they are greedy and go back for more. During the interim, the shop owner electrifies his stock and waits for the fun to begin. Despite wires being everywhere and the whole thing being very obvious, the pair get electrocuted (in a funny way--not a dying way)--but so do onlookers, including the police. See what happens next in this very broad comedy.

    I think the basic idea was funny. The execution, however, lacks any subtlety and makes the film come off as a tad stupid.

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    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • None
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Электрический ток
    • Production company
      • Pathé Frères
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    • Runtime
      1 minute
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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