ReelSuite Classics
Sites
The Big Swallow (1901) backdrop artwork
The Big Swallow (1901) movie poster
MOVIE

The Big Swallow

★ 6.5 1901 1 min Comedy

A man, objecting to being filmed, comes closer and closer to the camera lens until his mouth is all we see. Then he opens wide and swallows camera and cinematographer. He steps back, chews, and grins.

Play
ERA & CONTEXT

The Big Swallow in its release era

Released in 1901, The Big Swallow sits inside the 1900s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1901-10-15
TMDB score
6.5/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United Kingdom
Studio
Williamson Kinematograph Company

People behind the title

DirectorJames WilliamsonCastSam Dalton

Keep exploring

Topicseatingvoyeurism

Cast & recommendations