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The Creators of “Foxy Grandpa”
(1902) United States of America
B&W : 50 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Joseph Hart [Foxy Grandpa], Carrie DeMar [Polly], Carl E. Schultz (Carl E. Schultze) [himself], [?] ? [Chub], [?] ? [Bunt]

American Mutoscope & Biograph Company production; distributed by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. / From the musical play adaptation Foxy Grandpa of the comic strip “Foxy Grandpa” by Carl E. Schultze. Cinematography by Robert K. Bonine. / © 23 May 1902 by American Mutoscope & Biograph Company [H18032]. Released May 1902. / [?] Mutoscope 68mm spherical 1.36:1 format?

[?] Comedy?

Synopsis: [From Biograph promotional materials] The “Foxy Grandpa” series consists of eight pictures, illustrating scenes and incidents from Wm. A. Brady’s musical production “Foxy Grandpa.” This picture shows the various people who have made the character famous. Carl E. Schultz (Bunny), the artist; Joseph Hart as “Foxy Grandpa;” Carrie DeMar as “Polly;” and the two mischievous boys “Chub” and “Bunt.”

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 8 March 2010.

References: Musser-Emerge pp. 308, 600 : Website-AFI.