Examination Day at School (1910)

A rural schoolmaster, beloved by his pupils, is dismissed from his teaching post when the county’s visiting school inspector is mildly ridiculed in a cartoon which a mischievous pupil has drawn on a blackboard. When the schoolmaster’s replacement attempts to teach a class, he is driven from the school by the angry pupils. The pupils then go to the school commissioners and successfully insist on the reinstatement of their teacher.

Director: D.W. Griffith
Runtime: 17 min
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Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Examination Day at School about?
A rural schoolmaster, beloved by his pupils, is dismissed from his teaching post when the county’s visiting school inspector is mildly ridiculed in a cartoon which a mischievous pupil has drawn on a blackboard. When the schoolmaster’s replacement attempts to teach a class, he is driven from the school by the angry pupils. The pupils then go to the school commissioners and successfully insist on the reinstatement of their teacher.
Who directed Examination Day at School?
Examination Day at School was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Examination Day at School?
Examination Day at School stars W. Chrystie Miller, Kate Bruce, Mack Sennett.
How long is Examination Day at School?
Examination Day at School has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).