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  • A Night of Terror (1911)
  • Short | Short, Comedy, Western
A Night of Terror (1911)
Short | Short, Comedy, Western
Two young men from the east, while on a little prospecting trip in the Rocky Mountains, seek shelter for the night in the old log shack which answers the purpose of an inn in that rough-and-ready country. It is conducted by a rather fierce...See moreTwo young men from the east, while on a little prospecting trip in the Rocky Mountains, seek shelter for the night in the old log shack which answers the purpose of an inn in that rough-and-ready country. It is conducted by a rather fierce looking but harmless man and his untidy wife. The tenderfeet are received and are given two bunks in the attic, which is also used as a store room for hams and dried meats. Sleep in such uncomfortable quarters and under such unfavorable conditions seems almost impossible, especially for the more timid one of the two, who, nervous and apprehensive of danger, sits up all night. At four o'clock in the morning the landlord and his wife arise and kill two chickens for breakfast. "Must we kill them both?" is the question asked by the man, to which his wife replies in the affirmative. The tenderfoot in the dingy attic above, hearing this, is nearly frightened out of his wits. A few moments later the landlord goes to the attic for ham. The trembling tenderfoot seeing this fierce-looking individual with a huge carving knife coming up the attic ladder, jumps to the conclusion that his last moment on earth has come. He hastily scrambles into this bunk and pulling the blankets over his head, awaits the slaughter of himself and friend. After cutting off a slice of ham, the landlord quietly steals out of the attic and shortly after calls his guests for breakfast. Still trembling with fear, the tenderfeet go to the room below, where they are served two roasted chickens and are informed that "both were killed" for their special benefit. It now dawns upon them that their fears were unfounded and they settle down to enjoy a hearty breakfast after "a night of terror." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Edwin S. Porter
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Updated Mar 8, 1911
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Mar 8, 1911 (United States)

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