Anna Held
Synopsis
Stage star Anna Held (1872-1918) riffs on her once-famous scene from the comedy Papa's Wife (1899-1901) featuring a naif getting tipsy on her first champagne, in this "photographic interview", filmed in 68mm by Frederick S. Armitage. AM&B's Picture Catalogue of 1902 pitched it as "A stunning picture of the well-known actress in the drinking scene which made such a hit in Papa's Wife. The figure is shown in bust view, making the head very large and giving a clear view of the facial expressions of the beautiful artiste." The company said that both "make hits either in the Biograph [35mm projection service] or Mutoscope" [hand-cranked peep-show viewer].
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1901
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederick S. Armitage
- Original Title
- Anna Held
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederick S. Armitage
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick S. Armitage
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna Held
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anna Held about?
Stage star Anna Held (1872-1918) riffs on her once-famous scene from the comedy Papa's Wife (1899-1901) featuring a naif getting tipsy on her first champagne, in this "photographic interview", filmed in 68mm by Frederick S. Armitage. AM&B's Picture Catalogue of 1902 pitched it as "A stunning picture of the well-known actress in the drinking scene which made such a hit in Papa's Wife. The figure is shown in bust view, making the head very large and giving a clear view of the facial expressions of the beautiful artiste." The company said that both "make hits either in the Biograph [35mm projection service] or Mutoscope" [hand-cranked peep-show viewer].
Who directed Anna Held?
Anna Held was directed by Frederick S. Armitage.
Who stars in Anna Held?
The principal cast of Anna Held includes Anna Held.
When was Anna Held released and how long is it?
Anna Held was released in 1901 with a total runtime of 1m.