The Messenger Boy's Mistake
Synopsis
"Cholly" wishes to call on his best girl and sends her a large bouquet. To find out if the girl really loves him, he sends a note with the messenger boy requesting her to "wear this" if she does. The boy delivers the note and a package which the young lady opens and finds an old pair of trousers and other masculine wearing apparel.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1903
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter
- Original Title
- The Messenger Boy's Mistake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2m
- Production Studios
- Edison Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin S. Porter
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin S. Porter
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Messenger Boy's Mistake about?
"Cholly" wishes to call on his best girl and sends her a large bouquet. To find out if the girl really loves him, he sends a note with the messenger boy requesting her to "wear this" if she does. The boy delivers the note and a package which the young lady opens and finds an old pair of trousers and other masculine wearing apparel.
Who directed The Messenger Boy's Mistake?
The Messenger Boy's Mistake was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in The Messenger Boy's Mistake?
The principal cast of The Messenger Boy's Mistake includes Gilbert M. Anderson.
When was The Messenger Boy's Mistake released and how long is it?
The Messenger Boy's Mistake was released in 1903 with a total runtime of 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Messenger Boy's Mistake?
The Messenger Boy's Mistake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).