The Acrobatic Fly (1910)

Propped upon the tail-end of a match, a housefly performs astonishing feats, alternately juggling a series of objects - a blade of grass, a cork, a miniature dumbbell… Most extraordinary of all is the sequence in which the fly spins a ball twice its own size, while a second fly perches on top. In the final sequence, the fly repeats some of its earlier tricks while apparently seated on a tiny chair.

Director: F. Percy Smith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:
Production: Urban Trading Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Themes

The Microscopic World of Insects

Keywords

insect, animals, silent film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Acrobatic Fly about?
Propped upon the tail-end of a match, a housefly performs astonishing feats, alternately juggling a series of objects - a blade of grass, a cork, a miniature dumbbell… Most extraordinary of all is the sequence in which the fly spins a ball twice its own size, while a second fly perches on top. In the final sequence, the fly repeats some of its earlier tricks while apparently seated on a tiny chair.
Who directed The Acrobatic Fly?
The Acrobatic Fly was directed by F. Percy Smith.
How long is The Acrobatic Fly?
The Acrobatic Fly has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is The Acrobatic Fly?
The Acrobatic Fly is a Documentary film.
Where was The Acrobatic Fly produced?
The Acrobatic Fly was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Acrobatic Fly?
The themes of The Acrobatic Fly include: The Microscopic World of Insects.