Jack's Joke (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film
Released in 1913, Jack's Joke is a notable film directed by Allen Ramsey, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A comic sketch that features two players who think each one is deaf, causing them to shout. Part of the Edison Kinetophone Collection. The Kinetophone was a fairly complex mechanical means of creating talking pictures. Unlike previous systems, in which actors would be required to lip sync to preexisting recordings on camera, the Kinetophone was one of the earliest film technologies to record sound at the same time as the image.
Who’s in it. Jack's Joke stars Arthur Housman as Ned Brown, Nellie Grant as Bess, Edward Boulden as Jack Jones and Alice Washburn as Aunt Jane, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack's Joke (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jack's Joke change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Jack's Joke?
- Jack's Joke stars Arthur Housman, Nellie Grant, Edward Boulden, Alice Washburn and Cora Williams.
- When was Jack's Joke released?
- Jack's Joke was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.