The Haunted Lounge
Synopsis
A tramp in his haste to escape from the clutches of the law, rushes into a second-hand store and hides in a folding lounge. The lounge changes hands several times with each owner believing it is haunted. Finally it arrives in the home of a policeman. The policeman attempts to sleep, but the lounge starts to move, the policeman clinging to it. After riding about the room, the lounge starts for the door, goes down the stairs to the hallway out the back door into the yard. The policeman decides to burn the lounge, and after it is burned to ashes, behold the tramp standing in the center of the ash heap unharmed. The police arrest him for disturbing the peace.
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The Haunted Lounge (1909)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert M. Anderson
- Original Title
- The Haunted Lounge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert M. Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert M. Anderson
Director
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What is The Haunted Lounge about?
A tramp in his haste to escape from the clutches of the law, rushes into a second-hand store and hides in a folding lounge. The lounge changes hands several times with each owner believing it is haunted. Finally it arrives in the home of a policeman. The policeman attempts to sleep, but the lounge starts to move, the policeman clinging to it. After riding about the room, the lounge starts for the door, goes down the stairs to the hallway out the back door into the yard. The policeman decides to burn the lounge, and after it is burned to ashes, behold the tramp standing in the center of the ash heap unharmed. The police arrest him for disturbing the peace.
Who directed The Haunted Lounge?
The Haunted Lounge was directed by Gilbert M. Anderson.
Who stars in The Haunted Lounge?
The principal cast of The Haunted Lounge includes Ben Turpin.
When was The Haunted Lounge released and how long is it?
The Haunted Lounge was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 5m.