Why Mr. Nation Wants a Divorce (1901)

1901 · Silent film · 2 min · dir. Edwin S. Porter

• Comedy

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Synopsis

The scene opens in the bedroom of Mr. Nation, husband of the famous Carrie Nation, the “Kansas Saloon Smasher”. Mr. Nation suddenly arises from the bed and picks up a crying infant from the cradle, and walks it up and down the floor. He suddenly steps upon a tack, becomes infuriated, and throws the baby back into the cradle…

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Details

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Studio

Edison Manufacturing Company

Released

1901-03-09

Running time

2 minutes

Cast & crew

• Edwin S. Porter Director

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