Fear of Shadows (1911)

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.

• Release Date: 1911-10-07
• Runtime: 0h 4min
• Production Company: Pathé Frères
• Production Country: France
• Director: Romeo Bosetti