The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach (1905)

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'Zandvoort in an uproar! On Saturday morning at roughly 10 o’clock, with beautiful weather and calm seas, a Frenchman sat in a beach chair to gaze upon the magnificent view that the sea always affords, until he slowly began to fall asleep’ So begins a report in the ‘Zandvoortsche Courant’ of July 25, 1905. The article explains how the man was faced with the oncoming tide, and – to the amazement of the audience – took off his trousers to prevent them from being ruined by the saltwater. While trying to escape from the policeman who had rushed to the scene, he jumps into a passing car, and hides out in a small changing cabin. Eventually he's nabbed by the police. Accompanied by a band and a large crowd, he is escorted to the police station. The article ends by saying that ‘Messrs. Alberts Frères’ had staged the whole incident for a film in which two of the most popular genres of that period - the locally-shot film and the chase film – would be combined.

Director: Willy Mullens, Albert Mullens
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: Alberts Frères
Country: Netherlands
Language: No Language
Original Language: nl

Keywords

chase, silent film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach about?
'Zandvoort in an uproar! On Saturday morning at roughly 10 o’clock, with beautiful weather and calm seas, a Frenchman sat in a beach chair to gaze upon the magnificent view that the sea always affords, until he slowly began to fall asleep’ So begins a report in the ‘Zandvoortsche Courant’ of July 25, 1905. The article explains how the man was faced with the oncoming tide, and – to the amazement of the audience – took off his trousers to prevent them from being ruined by the saltwater. While trying to escape from the policeman who had rushed to the scene, he jumps into a passing car, and hides out in a small changing cabin. Eventually he's nabbed by the police. Accompanied by a band and a large crowd, he is escorted to the police station. The article ends by saying that ‘Messrs. Alberts Frères’ had staged the whole incident for a film in which two of the most popular genres of that period - the locally-shot film and the chase film – would be combined.
Who directed The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach?
The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach was directed by Willy Mullens, Albert Mullens.
Who stars in The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach?
The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach stars Willy Mullens.
How long is The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach?
The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach?
The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach is a Comedy film.
Where was The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach produced?
The Misadventure of a French Gentleman Without Pants at the Zandvoort Beach was produced in Netherlands.