The Mermaid (1910)
John Gary, a hotel owner, who wants to revitalize his business. After reading about a reported mermaid sighting, he has his daughter Ethel pose as a mermaid and gets a newspaper reporter to witness and photograph the mermaid. The publicity results in the hotel becoming famous, but Ethel eventually discloses the joke to the guests of the hotel in her mermaid suit.
Director: Barry O'Neil
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: July 29, 1910
Cast
- Violet Heming - Ethel, the Mermaid
- Frank Hall Crane - John Gary, Ethel's Father
- Marie Eline
Screenplay
Production: Thanhouser Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Barry O'Neil
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mermaid about?
- John Gary, a hotel owner, who wants to revitalize his business. After reading about a reported mermaid sighting, he has his daughter Ethel pose as a mermaid and gets a newspaper reporter to witness and photograph the mermaid. The publicity results in the hotel becoming famous, but Ethel eventually discloses the joke to the guests of the hotel in her mermaid suit.
- Who directed The Mermaid?
- The Mermaid was directed by Barry O'Neil.
- Who stars in The Mermaid?
- The Mermaid stars Violet Heming, Frank Hall Crane, Marie Eline.
- How long is The Mermaid?
- The Mermaid has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Mermaid?
- The Mermaid is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Mermaid produced?
- The Mermaid was produced in United States of America.