The Cannon Ball (1915)

An explosives and black powder expert visits a powder factory in order to inspect it, but when he appears to be more interested in its female workers, an explosive situation results.

Director:

Walter Wright

Stars:

Chester Conklin, Harry Booker, Charles Arling

Cast

Cast overview:
Chester Conklin	...	The Villain
Harry Booker	...	The Powder Factory Owner
Charles Arling	...	The Powder Demonstrator

Storyline

An explosives and black powder expert visits a powder factory in order to inspect it, but when he appears to be more interested in its female workers, an explosive situation results.

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Plot Keywords:

black powder | womanizer | munitions factory | flirtation | inspection | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 June 1915 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Dynamiter

Company Credits

Production Co:

Keystone Film Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

One of Keystone's best!

Ever been chased by a cannon ball? Chester Conklin has. See Chester run! The mayhem begins when a cigarette-smoking Chester arrives with his two assistants to inspect the boom powder co. factory. Boom has just perfected the ultimate cannon ball! All cast members play their parts very well, but Conklin as the shifty woman-chasing inspector stands out prominently above them all. He knew exactly how to portray this part. The special effects are quite interesting for 1915. A cannon ball chases people, a bridge is shot out by a cannon, and fires and explosions rage everywhere. The high standard of acting and the novel special effects make this comedy one of Keystone's best.