Priscilla and the Umbrella

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Priscilla and the Umbrella
Directed by Frank Powell
Mack Sennett
Written by Frank E. Woods
Starring Florence Barker
Distributed by Biograph Company
Release date
  • April 3, 1911 (1911-04-03)
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles

Priscilla and the Umbrella is a 1911 American short silent comedy film directed by Frank Powell and Mack Sennett, starring Florence Barker and featuring Blanche Sweet. [1]

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Critical reception

A review in Motography found that the film's action maintained interest throughout its length. "The actors play with an extraordinary amount of zest," it said, "and this quality probably accounts in large measure for the success of the film." [2]

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References

  1. "Silent Era: Priscilla and the Umbrella". silentera. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
  2. "Recent Films Reviewed". Motography. April 1911. p. 47. Retrieved May 1, 2022.