And the Villain Still Pursued Her; or, the Author's Dream (1906)

A pulp writer dozes off at his desk and dreams himself into a melodrama of love and rivalry. What begins as a familiar tale soon veers into absurdity—complete with outrageous twists, overblown villains, and even a gunshot to the head. J. Stuart Blackton’s parody gleefully skewers the clichés of stage melodrama in one of early cinema’s most inventive comedies.

Released Dec. 1, 1906 6 min None+

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Short

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