Fish
Originally released in 1916. Fish is a comedy film. directed by Bert Williams. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bert Williams
Synopsis
In an unprecedented move for its day in 1915, Biograph Company executives hired actor Bert Williams to star, produce, direct, and write his own films, having full control, the first time a Black-American ever had such control given by a mainstream movie company. The two films made for Biograph were A Natural Born Gambler (1916) and Fish (1916). Bert lives in a rustic-looking cottage with his parents and two much younger brothers. The three sons have been ordered to chop wood, but Bert would rather shirk his chores and go fishing. When his father orders him to take kindling to the stove, Bert sighs and wearily totes a couple of tiny sticks while his kid brothers carry large stumps. As soon as he can manage to escape Bert does so, and happily fishes at a nearby stream. Almost immediately he catches a large fish, and decides to head for a more affluent neighborhood to sell his catch to anyone willing to buy it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fish about?
In an unprecedented move for its day in 1915, Biograph Company executives hired actor Bert Williams to star, produce, direct, and write his own films, having full control, the first time a Black-Am...
Who directed Fish?
Fish was directed by Bert Williams.
How long is Fish?
Fish has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Fish released?
Fish was released on November 20, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fish?
The main cast of Fish includes Bert Williams.