movie
The Hypnotic Monkey
Director: Chance Ward
Year: 1915
Plot: After being chased all over the park by a policeman, Ham and Bud finally find a quiet spot and drop into slumber. Bud, however, awakens when Pasquale. his daughter Rosa and their monkey pass the spot. While Pasquale sits down to rest himself, Bud and Rosa take a walk. Ham dreams that he and Bud see a hypnotist performing wonderful feats. At Ham's request, the hypnotist turns Bud into a monkey, and then back to his human form. Ham learns the trick and changes his pal into a monkey, but finds himself unable to bring him back to his normal self. Weeping bitter tears, Ham leads the monk away on a string. Just at this time, Pasquale's monk escapes from its master and wanders over to Ham. Waking up, Ham sees the animal sitting where Bud had been. Sure that his dream has come true, Ham is heartbroken. He vainly tries to turn the monkey into Bud. Pasquale wakes up and looks for his pet. Seeing the animal in Ham's possession, he tries to get it back. Ham, however, is willing to fight for "Bud" to the death. Just as the two men are about to engage in mortal combat, Rosa and Bud come tripping back. Ham takes a good look at Bud and then lets his eyes wander to the monk. His great grief melts into rage. Bud flees for his life, with Ham close behind. The former jumps into a rowboat and pulls from shore. Determined to catch Bud. Ham leaps into the lake and swims after his prey.—Moving Picture World synopsis
Original Title:
The Hypnotic Monkey
Director:
Chance Ward
Type: movie
Year: 1915
Genres: Comedy, Short
Cast:
Lloyd Hamilton
,
Bud Duncan
,
Fernando Gálvez
,
Ethel Teare
Runtimes:
15
Countries:
United States
Languages:
None
,
English
Color Info:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1
Sound Mix:
Silent
Original Air Date: 03 Aug 1915 (USA)
Production Companies:
Kalem Company
Distributors:
General Film Company