Tillie's Tomato Surprise
“The Screamiest Scream Ever Screened”
Synopsis
Tillie Todd gifts her wealthy Aunt Sally a dime-store tomato pincushion, falsely claiming it’s handmade. Cousin Percy exposes the lie, vying for Sally’s favor. At Sally’s birthday, Tillie’s suitor “The Bat” crash-lands his flying invention, inspiring Sally to take flight herself. Declared dead after vanishing for days, she wills Tillie the pincushion but leaves most of her estate to her pet monkey Jim, with Percy as eventual heir. Percy kidnaps Jim to hasten his fortune, framing Tillie for the crime. Pursued by police, Tillie is saved when Sally returns alive. In frustration, Tillie tears apart the despised pincushion—only to discover it stuffed with $10,000.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howell Hansel
- Screenplay & Story
- Acton Davies
- Original Title
- Tillie's Tomato Surprise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Lubin Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howell Hansel
Acton Davies
Siegmund Lubin
Department Leadership Roster
Acton Davies
Writer
Howell Hansel
Director
Siegmund Lubin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Tillie's Tomato Surprise about?
Tillie Todd gifts her wealthy Aunt Sally a dime-store tomato pincushion, falsely claiming it’s handmade. Cousin Percy exposes the lie, vying for Sally’s favor. At Sally’s birthday, Tillie’s suitor “The Bat” crash-lands his flying invention, inspiring Sally to take flight herself. Declared dead after vanishing for days, she wills Tillie the pincushion but leaves most of her estate to her pet monkey Jim, with Percy as eventual heir. Percy kidnaps Jim to hasten his fortune, framing Tillie for the crime. Pursued by police, Tillie is saved when Sally returns alive. In frustration, Tillie tears apart the despised pincushion—only to discover it stuffed with $10,000.
Who directed Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise was directed by Howell Hansel.
Who stars in Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
The principal cast of Tillie's Tomato Surprise includes Marie Dressler, Eleanor Fairbanks, Sarah McVicker, Clara Lambert, Tom McNaughton.
When was Tillie's Tomato Surprise released and how long is it?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).