Fear of Shadows 1911 Directed by Romeo Bosetti La peur des ombres
In a playful, reflexive take on the familiar “last-minute rescue” formula, a woman and her housekeeper left alone at home miss-read shadows projected from the street outside and fear a violent assault. Male police officers dispatched to rescue them correctly diagnose the situation, with hilarious results, including a late gender reveal. Notable for its early use of triptych.
Language
French
Spoken Language
No Language
Production Company
Pathé Frères
Release Date 7 October 1911
4 mins
