Gentleman Fishing

Made in 1896, this is one of the earliest comedy films that has survived. A man is fishing and is pulled into the water by the fish. A passer-by dives in to rescue and resuscitate him. The film makes early use of a reverse motion shot for continuity and comedy purposes and shows an early use of editing as well for continuity. Director, cameraman and performers unknown. Made in 1896, this is one of the earliest comedy films that has survived. A man is fishing and is pulled into the water by the fish. A passer-by dives in to rescue and resuscitate him. The film makes early use of a reverse motion shot for continuity and comedy purposes and shows an early use of editing as well for continuity. Director, cameraman and performers unknown. Made in 1896, this is one of the earliest comedy films that has survived. A man is fishing and is pulled into the water by the fish. A passer-by dives in to rescue and resuscitate him. The film makes early use of a reverse motion shot for continuity and comedy purposes and shows an early use of editing as well for continuity. Director, cameraman and performers unknown. Made in 1896, this is one of the earliest comedy films that has survived. A man is fishing and is pulled into the water by the fish. A passer-by dives in to rescue and resuscitate him. The film makes early use of a reverse motion shot for continuity and comedy purposes and shows an early use of editing as well for continuity. Director, cameraman and performers unknown.