A Telegram from Mexico (1914)

A Telegram from Mexico (1914) poster

Short feature film about a colonist who gets caught up in the revolution in Mexico. Back at home, they anxiously wait for news. A Telegram from Mexico is one of the short fictional films that Filmfabriek Hollandia produced before the First World War. The film, directed by Louis H. Chrispijn Sr., tells the story of Willem Vandoorn, a Dutch colonist in Mexico. When the revolution breaks out, the young man decides to go back to his homeland. He sends his parents a telegram announcing his planned return. When his journey is delayed by a rebel attack, his parents - already worried about the many dramatic newspaper articles - fear the worst. These nervous suspicions even lead the blind father to have a vision, in which he sees his son's execution.

Director: Louis Chrispijn Sr.
Runtime: 14 min
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Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Telegram from Mexico about?
Short feature film about a colonist who gets caught up in the revolution in Mexico. Back at home, they anxiously wait for news. A Telegram from Mexico is one of the short fictional films that Filmfabriek Hollandia produced before the First World War. The film, directed by Louis H. Chrispijn Sr., tells the story of Willem Vandoorn, a Dutch colonist in Mexico. When the revolution breaks out, the young man decides to go back to his homeland. He sends his parents a telegram announcing his planned return. When his journey is delayed by a rebel attack, his parents - already worried about the many dramatic newspaper articles - fear the worst. These nervous suspicions even lead the blind father to have a vision, in which he sees his son's execution.
Who directed A Telegram from Mexico?
A Telegram from Mexico was directed by Louis Chrispijn Sr..
Who stars in A Telegram from Mexico?
A Telegram from Mexico stars Louis Chrispijn Jr., Esther de Boer-van Rijk, Coen Hissink, Christine van Meeteren, Willem van der Veer.
How long is A Telegram from Mexico?
A Telegram from Mexico has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).