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Mary Jane's Mishap

1903Movie4 min

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A fast-paced comedy movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

Mary Jane tries to light the oven. When she's unsuccessful, she plays around, getting black boot polish on her face. She mugs before a mirror. Then, it's back to work. When the stove still won't light, she pours in paraffin, winks at the camera, and lights a match. Kaboom! Is there any rest for the foolish, even in the grave?

Feels like

  • Early Cinema
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Cautionary Tale
  • Destructive Mischief
  • Brief & Simple
  • Historical Context
  • Silent Film
  • Visual Gag

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
George Albert Smith
Produced by
George Albert Smith

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Facts

April 4, 1903 · 4 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 4, 1903
Runtime
4 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Mary Jane's Mishap worth watching?"

Questions about Mary Jane's Mishap

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mary Jane's Mishap worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Mary Jane's Mishap okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mary Jane's Mishap make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Mary Jane's Mishap?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.