Movie Description

La peur des ombres

(1911)

Overview

In a playful, reflexive take on the familiar “last-minute rescue” formula, a woman and her housekeeper left alone at home miss-read shadows projected from the street outside and fear a violent assault. Male police officers dispatched to rescue them correctly diagnose the situation, with hilarious results, including a late gender reveal. Notable for its early use of triptych.

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Facts

Original TitleLa peur des ombres

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1911-10-07

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 04m

Production CompaniesPathé Frères

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Thriller