His Great Uncle's Spirit (1912)
Rapid advancement in film technique is seen in His Great Uncle’s Spirit. Especially in the opening theater sequence, and in the climactic “transformation” sequence, several different shots are edited together to create a fluid, dynamic scene. Cinematography shows the first spark of flexibility with a couple of tilting movements. There is a new energy in direction with strong fore-to-back staging. There are also some insert close-ups and some relatively unusual medium close-ups of action.
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: March 8, 1912
Cast
- George Ober - Miser
Production: Thanhouser Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is His Great Uncle's Spirit about?
- Rapid advancement in film technique is seen in His Great Uncle’s Spirit. Especially in the opening theater sequence, and in the climactic “transformation” sequence, several different shots are edited together to create a fluid, dynamic scene. Cinematography shows the first spark of flexibility with a couple of tilting movements. There is a new energy in direction with strong fore-to-back staging. There are also some insert close-ups and some relatively unusual medium close-ups of action.
- Who stars in His Great Uncle's Spirit?
- His Great Uncle's Spirit stars George Ober.
- How long is His Great Uncle's Spirit?
- His Great Uncle's Spirit has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- Where was His Great Uncle's Spirit produced?
- His Great Uncle's Spirit was produced in United States of America.