The Sculptor's Nightmare
Originally released in 1908. The Sculptor's Nightmare is a comedy/animation film. directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr.. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Florence Auer, Edward Dillon, and D.W. Griffith
Synopsis
At a political club, the members debate whose bust will replace that of Theodore Roosevelt. Unable to agree, each goes to a sculptor's studio and bribes him to sculpt a bust of the individual favorite. Instead, the sculptor spends their fees on a dinner with his model during which he becomes so inebriated that he is taken to jail. There he has a nightmare, wherein three busts are created and animated from clay (through stop-motion photography) in the likenesses of Democrat William Jennings Bryan and Republicans Charles W. Fairbanks and William Howard Taft. Finally an animated bust of Roosevelt appears.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1908
117 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sculptor's Nightmare about?
At a political club, the members debate whose bust will replace that of Theodore Roosevelt. Unable to agree, each goes to a sculptor's studio and bribes him to sculpt a bust of the individual favor...
Who directed The Sculptor's Nightmare?
The Sculptor's Nightmare was directed by Wallace McCutcheon Sr..
How long is The Sculptor's Nightmare?
The Sculptor's Nightmare has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was The Sculptor's Nightmare released?
The Sculptor's Nightmare was released on May 6, 1908 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sculptor's Nightmare?
The main cast of The Sculptor's Nightmare includes Florence Auer, Edward Dillon, D.W. Griffith, Harry Solter, Anthony O'Sullivan.