Come Along, Do!
Originally released in 1898. Come Along, Do! is a comedy film. directed by Robert W. Paul. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Come Along, Do! is an 1898 British short silent comedy film, produced and directed by Robert W. Paul. The film was of 1 minute duration, but only forty-some seconds have survived. The whole of the second shot is only available as film stills. The film features an elderly man at an art gallery who takes a great interest in a nude statue to the irritation of his wife. The film has cinematographic significance as the first example of film continuity. It was, according to Michael Brooke of BFI Screenonline, "one of the first films to feature more than one shot." In the first shot, an elderly couple is outside an art exhibition having lunch and then follow other people inside through the door. The second shot shows what they do inside.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1898
128 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robert W. Paul
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Come Along, Do! about?
Come Along, Do! is an 1898 British short silent comedy film, produced and directed by Robert W. Paul. The film was of 1 minute duration, but only forty-some seconds have survived. The whole of the ...
Who directed Come Along, Do!?
Come Along, Do! was directed by Robert W. Paul.
How long is Come Along, Do!?
Come Along, Do! has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was Come Along, Do! released?
Come Along, Do! was released on January 1, 1898 in theaters.