Comedy · United States of America · 1908 · 8m

Mr. Jones at the Ball

Director

Cast

John R. Cumpson as Mr. Jones Florence Lawrence as Mrs. Jones Mack Sennett as Butler / Policeman George Gebhardt as Man in Blackface / Guest at Ball Charles Inslee as Guest at Ball Arthur V. Johnson as Guest

Crew

Billy Bitzer — Director of Photography D.W. Griffith — Writer

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

D.W. Griffith Director Billy Bitzer Director of Photography D.W. Griffith Writer

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