The Big Swallow (1901)
Directed by James
Williamson this short film stars Sam Dalton. A man gives a speech as
the camera zooms in on him and he promptly swallows the camera and
camera man.
For an early short
film this is pretty funny, it certainly raised a smile for me despite
it's simple nature. There is not a huge amount to the plot but it is
a funny moment making early use of cinematic magic. It is not a
perfect special effect that the film hinges on but given the
technology available it is well done.
3/5
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