Rip Van Winkle
Synopsis
An abridged version of the tale of Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, who wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of small men drinking and playing. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different.
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August 1, 1896
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K.L. Dickson
- Original Title
- Rip Van Winkle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K.L. Dickson
Department Leadership Roster
William K.L. Dickson
Director
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What is Rip Van Winkle about?
An abridged version of the tale of Rip Van Winkle, a lazy American man, who wanders off one day with his dog Wolf into the Kaatskill mountains where he runs into an odd group of small men drinking and playing. He drinks some of their mysterious brew and passes out. When he wakes up under a tree he is astonished to find that 20 years have passed and things are a lot different.
Who directed Rip Van Winkle?
Rip Van Winkle was directed by William K.L. Dickson.
Who stars in Rip Van Winkle?
The principal cast of Rip Van Winkle includes Joseph Jefferson.
When was Rip Van Winkle released and how long is it?
Rip Van Winkle was released in 1896 with a total runtime of 4m.