The Would-be Conjuror (1899)

UK, 1899
65 feet
35mm film, black and white, 1.33:1
silent

A British short fantasy comedy film made by Bamforth Company and the Riley Brothers.

Plot Summary

A country yokel joins a conjuror on stage and coins from his hat. Back home, the yokel’s wife making pastry and he tries to repeat the trick on her but she just attacks him with a rolling pin.

References

Books

  • Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.551