The Broken Window
Originally released in 1915. The Broken Window is a comedy/drama film. directed by Henry Otto. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Steppling, Winifred Greenwood, and Edward Coxen
Synopsis
A group of boys are playing baseball on a playground, and one of them hits the ball over the fence, breaking the window of a house belonging to a professor. He calls in a repairman, who arrives to fix the window and is admitted by the professor's pretty maid. Attracted to her and wanting to see her again, after he fixes the window he sneaks back to the house that night and breaks it again, hoping she'll call to have him come out and fix it. She does, but it doesn't turn out exactly the way he had hoped.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Broken Window about?
A group of boys are playing baseball on a playground, and one of them hits the ball over the fence, breaking the window of a house belonging to a professor. He calls in a repairman, who arrives to ...
Who directed The Broken Window?
The Broken Window was directed by Henry Otto.
How long is The Broken Window?
The Broken Window has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was The Broken Window released?
The Broken Window was released on May 12, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Broken Window?
The main cast of The Broken Window includes John Steppling, Winifred Greenwood, Edward Coxen, George Field.