What is Lone Fisherman?
The film "Lone Fisherman" is a short work from 1896. It depicts a scene of a person sitting on a plank above a stream.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1896
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1896
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Edison Studios
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The film "Lone Fisherman" is a short work from 1896. It depicts a scene of a person sitting on a plank above a stream. The individual is equipped with a fishing rod and baited hook. They take a break, placing the rod under their seat and picking up a bottle to drink from it. The setting is a bridge over a stream, with a plank suspended above the water. A person is shown creeping up behind the fisherman, who is unaware of their presence. The fisherman's plank is held in place by a large flagstone. The joker behind the fisherman removes the flagstone, but no further information is provided about the outcome of this action. The film is a brief, early work of cinematic storytelling.
Should you watch it?
“A fisherman relaxes by a stream while a mischievous prankster creeps up behind him.”
- features classic comedy antics
- very short runtime
- extremely brief duration
- limited plot detail available
Watch it if you want to see a very early silent comedy about a prankster.
The tone is comedic and lighthearted.
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When was Lone Fisherman released?
The film was released in 1896.
What genre is Lone Fisherman?
The film is categorized as a comedy.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one minute.
Where does the fisherman sit?
He sits on a plank hanging over a bridge above a stream.
What does the joker do to the fisherman?
The joker creeps up behind him and removes the large flagstone holding his plank in place.
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