If Matches Struck (1922)
Black and White
Just what would happen if all the matches in the world went on strike? In this fantasy, a mechanical lighting apparatus causes jealousy among the matches and they decide to strike The apparatus is put out of commission and then the smoker resorts to the old reliable match, only to find that the boxes are empty. After vigorously declaring their disapproval of lighting machines, the matches return to their respective boxes and are willing to be "struck."
Director: Gaston Quiribet
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: December 1, 1922
Screenplay
Production: Hepworth
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gaston Quiribet
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If Matches Struck about?
- Just what would happen if all the matches in the world went on strike? In this fantasy, a mechanical lighting apparatus causes jealousy among the matches and they decide to strike The apparatus is put out of commission and then the smoker resorts to the old reliable match, only to find that the boxes are empty. After vigorously declaring their disapproval of lighting machines, the matches return to their respective boxes and are willing to be "struck."
- Who directed If Matches Struck?
- If Matches Struck was directed by Gaston Quiribet.
- How long is If Matches Struck?
- If Matches Struck has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).