Uncle Tom's Crabbin'
Synopsis
A Yeti in the snow. Felix with knapsack journeying through the snow. He arrives amongst sunny fields of sunflowers. Uncle Tom is playing the banjo and his child is dancing. Felix joins in. The music wakes an angry man (dressed like a ring master). He uses his whip to break the banjo and threaten uncle Tom. Mammy is cooking pancakes. Felix turns her frying pan into a banjo using his whiskers as strings. The family dance again. The angry man chases them and Felix turns the banjo into a unicycle to escape.
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Messmer
- Original Title
- Uncle Tom's Crabbin'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Messmer
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Messmer
Director
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What is Uncle Tom's Crabbin' about?
A Yeti in the snow. Felix with knapsack journeying through the snow. He arrives amongst sunny fields of sunflowers. Uncle Tom is playing the banjo and his child is dancing. Felix joins in. The music wakes an angry man (dressed like a ring master). He uses his whip to break the banjo and threaten uncle Tom. Mammy is cooking pancakes. Felix turns her frying pan into a banjo using his whiskers as strings. The family dance again. The angry man chases them and Felix turns the banjo into a unicycle to escape.
Who directed Uncle Tom's Crabbin'?
Uncle Tom's Crabbin' was directed by Otto Messmer.
Who stars in Uncle Tom's Crabbin'?
The principal cast of Uncle Tom's Crabbin' includes Not specified.
When was Uncle Tom's Crabbin' released and how long is it?
Uncle Tom's Crabbin' was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 5m.