Love's Surprises (1909): cast, story & where to watch
1909 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1909, Love's Surprises is a notable film directed by Max Linder, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A man, his wife and their two sons are having a meal. One of the sons leaves the room pretending to be ill and collects a bunch of flowers form a cupboard and goes out. The other son takes a bunch of flowers from under his bed and he too leaves, followed by their father, also carrying flowers. The two sons and their father call on the same young women one after the other; as each arrives, the previous suitor is hidden in a piece of furniture: the father under a chair cover, one son in a cupboard and the other in a piano. A girlfriend of the young woman visits and the two play pranks on the hiding men by playing the piano and sitting on the chair cover. The three men emerge and the father chases his two sons outside until they remind him of his own folly; he gives his sons some money and urges them to keep silent.
Who’s in it. Love's Surprises stars Max Linder and Jacques Vandenne.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Love's Surprises has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love's Surprises page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love's Surprises (1909)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love's Surprises change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love's Surprises worth watching?
- Love's Surprises holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love's Surprises?
- Love's Surprises stars Max Linder and Jacques Vandenne.
- When was Love's Surprises released?
- Love's Surprises was released in 1909, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.