The Unappreciated Joke
Synopsis
Scene, interior of a street-car. A stout man enters and sits down alongside of a friend and proceeds to read a comic paper. He shows a joke in the paper to his friend, and the both laugh heartily. The friend leaves the car, and his absence is not noted by the stout man. An elderly matron takes the seat. Without looking up the stout man shoves the paper in front of the face of the old lady, thinking his friend is still there.
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1903
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter
- Original Title
- The Unappreciated Joke
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Edison Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin S. Porter
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin S. Porter
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Unappreciated Joke about?
Scene, interior of a street-car. A stout man enters and sits down alongside of a friend and proceeds to read a comic paper. He shows a joke in the paper to his friend, and the both laugh heartily. The friend leaves the car, and his absence is not noted by the stout man. An elderly matron takes the seat. Without looking up the stout man shoves the paper in front of the face of the old lady, thinking his friend is still there.
Who directed The Unappreciated Joke?
The Unappreciated Joke was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in The Unappreciated Joke?
The principal cast of The Unappreciated Joke includes Not specified.
When was The Unappreciated Joke released and how long is it?
The Unappreciated Joke was released in 1903 with a total runtime of 1m.