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Pranks (1909)
Director: D.W. Griffith
Cast: Arthur V. Johnson, Marion Leonard, Robert Harron, Jack Pickford
Runtime5 min
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Tom and Ethel separately decide to go bathing in a river. Pranksters switch their clothes and they each have to dress up as the opposite sex.
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Pranks (1909), directed by D.W. Griffith, is a early silent comedy film that depicts two people who have their clothes switched while bathing in a river. While the film has not received significant critical or awards recognition, it provides an early example of the slapstick comedy genre that would become popular in the early 20th century.
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Pranks from 1909, directed by the legendary D.W. Griffith, offers a delightful blend of comedy and visual flair that would appeal to fans of early silent cinema. The film's playful premise, in which two characters are forced to switch clothing and identities, allows for some charming physical comedy from the talented cast, including Robert Harron and Jack Pickford.
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A practical joke or prank is a trick played on people, generally causing the victim to experience embarrassment, perplexity, confusion, discomfort, or irritation. The perpetrator of a practical joke is called a "practical joker" or "prankster". Other terms for practical jokes include gag, rib, jape, shenanigan, and troll. Some countries in western nations make it tradition to carry out pranks on April Fools' Day and Mischief Night.
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