This film really improves if you first read the summary of the film written by the folks at the Edison Production company, as it explains what's happening--without this, it's a bit confusing. And the explanation reveals that this is a rather cruel little film that makes fun of how unattractive the old maid is. It seems the lady wants her picture taken and goes to a photographer's studio. There, she is so hideous that the photos on the wall fly off when she looks at them, the clock falls off the wall, the mirror breaks and finally the camera explodes when it tries to take her photo! I really think most modern audiences would shrink back at such a mean concept, but kids and teens might still think it's cute. Regardless, it's an interesting concept only executed in a mediocre manner. Like all of the very early films, it's quite brief and silent.
