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High Art
(1909) [?] United States of America?
B&W : [?] Split-reel? / 410 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

Distributed by Chicago Film Exchange. / Released 8 May 1909. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Comedy.

Synopsis: [?] [From The Moving Picture World]? This represents a portrait of a hero’s mother-in-law, which is reverently hung over the dining room table. The portrait seems on good behavior when everyone is present in the room except the son-in-law. Whenever he is alone, the portrait comes to life and goes through various comical antics.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 26 January 2025.

References: Leish-Cinema p. 13 : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.

 
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