A Trip to Salt Lake City
Originally released in 1905. A Trip to Salt Lake City is a comedy film. directed by Billy Bitzer. At just 2 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Made in 1905 when short films were still being done in just one shot (for the Kinetoscope peep-show machines) and lasted about 2 minutes, this depicts a Mormon man trying to get his wives and children settled down for the night on a Pullman car in a train. The children wear him out wanting piggy-back rides, he and the wives put the children in their beds, but of course they need a drink. The poor mans takes a lip lashing from his wives and hurries out, returning shortly with a large milk can with several straws attached.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 1905
120 years ago
Runtime
0h 2m
2 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Trip to Salt Lake City about?
Made in 1905 when short films were still being done in just one shot (for the Kinetoscope peep-show machines) and lasted about 2 minutes, this depicts a Mormon man trying to get his wives and child...
Who directed A Trip to Salt Lake City?
A Trip to Salt Lake City was directed by Billy Bitzer.
How long is A Trip to Salt Lake City?
A Trip to Salt Lake City has a runtime of 0 hours and 2 minutes (2 minutes total).
When was A Trip to Salt Lake City released?
A Trip to Salt Lake City was released on June 5, 1905 in theaters.