Thompson's Night Out - 1908

William Thompson and John Smith occupied offices in the same New York skyscraper, and both being seized with an irrepressible desire to cut loose and paint things crimson, arranged it as follows in this Biograph picture. Thompson sent a message to his wife that his friend Smith was ill, and it was his duty to perform that spiritual work of mercy, "comfort the afflicted," hence he would not have her wait up for him as he might be late. Smith did likewise, using Thompson as the object of his humane consideration. This done, they start off to make a night of it. First they visit the gilded throne room of a temple of Bacchus, where they moisten their parched spirits with dry Martinis. They are soon in a most glorious condition. Smith suggests the show where "Amateur Night" is on. - Written by Moving Picture World synopsis

8min
1908
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Edward Dillon profile pictureEdward DillonJohn Smith
Gene Gauntier profile pictureGene GauntierMrs. Smith
Robert Harron profile pictureRobert HarronSign Changer
Mack Sennett profile pictureMack SennettTheatre Bouncer
Harry Solter profile pictureHarry SolterTheatre Patron

About Thompson's Night Out

Thompson's Night Out Overview

William Thompson and John Smith occupied offices in the same New York skyscraper, and both being seized with an irrepressible desire to cut loose and paint things crimson, arranged it as follows in this Biograph picture. Thompson sent a message to his wife that his friend Smith was ill, and it was his duty to perform that spiritual work of mercy, "comfort the afflicted," hence he would not have her wait up for him as he might be late. Smith did likewise, using Thompson as the object of his humane consideration. This done, they start off to make a night of it. First they visit the gilded throne room of a temple of Bacchus, where they moisten their parched spirits with dry Martinis. They are soon in a most glorious condition. Smith suggests the show where "Amateur Night" is on. - Written by Moving Picture World synopsis

Runtime: 8min

Extra details

Original Title: Thompson's Night Out
Original Language: English
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph