Fear of Shadows (1911)
In a playful, reflexive take on the familiar “last-minute rescue” formula, a woman and her housekeeper left alone at home miss-read shadows projected from the street outside and fear a violent assault. Male police officers dispatched to rescue them correctly diagnose the situation, with hilarious results, including a late gender reveal. Notable for its early use of triptych.
Director: Romeo Bosetti
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: October 7, 1911
Cast
Production: Pathé Frères
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fear of Shadows about?
- In a playful, reflexive take on the familiar “last-minute rescue” formula, a woman and her housekeeper left alone at home miss-read shadows projected from the street outside and fear a violent assault. Male police officers dispatched to rescue them correctly diagnose the situation, with hilarious results, including a late gender reveal. Notable for its early use of triptych.
- Who directed Fear of Shadows?
- Fear of Shadows was directed by Romeo Bosetti.
- Who stars in Fear of Shadows?
- Fear of Shadows stars Léontine, Sarah Duhamel.
- How long is Fear of Shadows?
- Fear of Shadows has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is Fear of Shadows?
- Fear of Shadows is a Comedy, Thriller film.
- Where was Fear of Shadows produced?
- Fear of Shadows was produced in France.