Jack's Joke
Originally released in 1913. Jack's Joke is a comedy film. directed by Allen Ramsey. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arthur Housman, Nellie Grant, and Edward Boulden
Synopsis
A comic sketch that features two players who think each one is deaf, causing them to shout. Part of the Edison Kinetophone Collection. The Kinetophone was a fairly complex mechanical means of creating talking pictures. Unlike previous systems, in which actors would be required to lip sync to preexisting recordings on camera, the Kinetophone was one of the earliest film technologies to record sound at the same time as the image.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1913
113 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The American Talking Picture Co., Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack's Joke about?
A comic sketch that features two players who think each one is deaf, causing them to shout. Part of the Edison Kinetophone Collection. The Kinetophone was a fairly complex mechanical means of creat...
Who directed Jack's Joke?
Jack's Joke was directed by Allen Ramsey.
How long is Jack's Joke?
Jack's Joke has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Jack's Joke released?
Jack's Joke was released on February 7, 1913 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jack's Joke?
The main cast of Jack's Joke includes Arthur Housman, Nellie Grant, Edward Boulden, Alice Washburn, Cora Williams.