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UNITED STATES · 1908

Mr. Jones at the Ball

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood slapstick comedy marital conflict social embarrassment costume malfunction silent film comedy
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Synopsis

Mr. Jones at the Ball is a 1908 American silent short comedy film, part of the once-popular Biograph series centered around the titular Jones and his long-suffering wife. In this film, Jones rips his suit pants and chaos ensues.

Year1908
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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