Prehistoric Peeps (1905): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1905 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1905, Prehistoric Peeps is a komödie, science-fiction and fantasy film directed by Lewin Fitzhamon, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. A scientist dreams of prehistoric monsters. He awakes in a cavern. A dinosaur chases him, even though he tries to shoot it with his revolver. The chase continues onto the surface. The professor meets a group of prehistoric women, who flee when other monsters appear. The professor's wife finds him sleeping in the laboratory, surrounded by fossils, and wakes him with water from a siphon. This short film is only viewable at the BFI, and its generally believed to be the first film depiction of dinosaurs, here accomplished through the use of simple pantomime costumes.
Who’s in it. Prehistoric Peeps stars Sebastian Smith as Prof. Chump, Hetty Potter as Bacteria, Lottie Martin as Scrofula and Rosina White as Germs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Prehistoric Peeps sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prehistoric Peeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prehistoric Peeps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Prehistoric Peeps (1905)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prehistoric Peeps change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prehistoric Peeps worth watching?
- Prehistoric Peeps holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, science-fiction and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prehistoric Peeps?
- Prehistoric Peeps stars Sebastian Smith, Hetty Potter, Lottie Martin, Rosina White and Harry Weekes.
- When was Prehistoric Peeps released?
- Prehistoric Peeps was released in 1905, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.