Tillie's Tomato Surprise
"The Screamiest Scream Ever Screened"
Originally released in 1915. Tillie's Tomato Surprise is a comedy film. directed by Howell Hansel. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marie Dressler, Eleanor Fairbanks, and Sarah McVicker
Synopsis
Tillie Todd gifts her wealthy Aunt Sally a dime-store tomato pincushion, falsely claiming it’s handmade. Cousin Percy exposes the lie, vying for Sally’s favor. At Sally’s birthday, Tillie’s suitor “The Bat” crash-lands his flying invention, inspiring Sally to take flight herself. Declared dead after vanishing for days, she wills Tillie the pincushion but leaves most of her estate to her pet monkey Jim, with Percy as eventual heir. Percy kidnaps Jim to hasten his fortune, framing Tillie for the crime. Pursued by police, Tillie is saved when Sally returns alive. In frustration, Tillie tears apart the despised pincushion—only to discover it stuffed with $10,000.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lubin Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tillie's Tomato Surprise about?
Tillie Todd gifts her wealthy Aunt Sally a dime-store tomato pincushion, falsely claiming it’s handmade. Cousin Percy exposes the lie, vying for Sally’s favor. At Sally’s birthday, Tillie’s...
Who directed Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise was directed by Howell Hansel.
How long is Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Tillie's Tomato Surprise released?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise was released on September 27, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
The main cast of Tillie's Tomato Surprise includes Marie Dressler, Eleanor Fairbanks, Sarah McVicker, Clara Lambert, Tom McNaughton.