The Sprinkler Sprinkled (1895)

The Sprinkler Sprinkled (1895) poster

A gardener is watering his flowers, when a mischievous boy sneaks up behind his back, and puts a foot on the water hose. The gardener is surprised and looks into the nozzle to find out why the water has stopped coming. The boy then lifts his foot from the hose, whereby the water squirts up in the gardener's face. The gardener chases the boy, grips his ear and slaps him in his buttocks. The boy then runs away and the gardener continues his watering. Three separate versions of this film exist, this is the original, filmed by Louis Lumière.

Director: Louis Lumière
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: Lumière, Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Themes

Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Office Prank War and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War

Keywords

slapstick comedy, prank, spanking, gardener, prankster, short film

More Films by Director: Louis Lumière
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sprinkler Sprinkled about?
A gardener is watering his flowers, when a mischievous boy sneaks up behind his back, and puts a foot on the water hose. The gardener is surprised and looks into the nozzle to find out why the water has stopped coming. The boy then lifts his foot from the hose, whereby the water squirts up in the gardener's face. The gardener chases the boy, grips his ear and slaps him in his buttocks. The boy then runs away and the gardener continues his watering. Three separate versions of this film exist, this is the original, filmed by Louis Lumière.
Who directed The Sprinkler Sprinkled?
The Sprinkler Sprinkled was directed by Louis Lumière.
Who stars in The Sprinkler Sprinkled?
The Sprinkler Sprinkled stars François Clerc, Benoît Duval.
How long is The Sprinkler Sprinkled?
The Sprinkler Sprinkled has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
What genre is The Sprinkler Sprinkled?
The Sprinkler Sprinkled is a Comedy film.
Where was The Sprinkler Sprinkled produced?
The Sprinkler Sprinkled was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Sprinkler Sprinkled?
The themes of The Sprinkler Sprinkled include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, Office Prank War and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War.