This short film is considered to have started the chase film genre. After this other filmmakers started to create more elaborate productions using big chase scenes like this. Other chase films include "Daring Daylight Burglary" "A Desperate Poaching Affray" and the infamous film "The Great Train Robbery".
The plot is simple but entertaining. A butcher is carrying some meat on a board when a hobo steals it and the chase is on. Neighborhood dogs join in and when the thief climbs into a barrel (a big mistake on his part) the dogs jump in as well. The butcher then enters the scene and empties the barrel of its occupants.
Nice film, and I can see why it is considered the development of the chase film genre. With three scenes, this is ground-breaking enough for 1901 and should earn at least a 7. As simple as it is, it is fun and is a basic example of this very popular genre.
The plot is simple but entertaining. A butcher is carrying some meat on a board when a hobo steals it and the chase is on. Neighborhood dogs join in and when the thief climbs into a barrel (a big mistake on his part) the dogs jump in as well. The butcher then enters the scene and empties the barrel of its occupants.
Nice film, and I can see why it is considered the development of the chase film genre. With three scenes, this is ground-breaking enough for 1901 and should earn at least a 7. As simple as it is, it is fun and is a basic example of this very popular genre.