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Mary Jane’s Mishap (1903): Cast

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Mary Jane’s Mishap is a 1903 short comedy directed by George Albert Smith, starring Laura Bayley as Mary Jane. It runs 4 minutes.

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Mary Jane’s Mishap (1903) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4 min
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mary Jane’s Mishap About?

The premise of Mary Jane’s Mishap without spoilers.

She tries to light the oven and fails, so she toys with it, smearing black boot polish on her face and making a goofy grin in a mirror. Still no flame, she pours paraffin, winks at the camera, lights a match and the stove erupts in a fiery blast, leaving viewers to wonder if the foolish ever find peace, even in death.

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Cast & crew

Mary Jane’s Mishap Cast & Characters

Laura Bayley plays Mary Jane in Mary Jane’s Mishap. Directed by George Albert Smith.

From the director

More from George Albert Smith

More films directed by George Albert Smith: Two Clowns, Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes and The Death of Poor Joe.

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Mary Jane’s Mishap Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Mary Jane's Mishap; or” and “Don't Fool with the Paraffin”.

Also known as
  • Mary Jane's Mishap; or
  • Don't Fool with the Paraffin
  • Το ατύχημα της Μαίρη Τζέιν
  • Nieszczęśliwy wypadek Mary Jane
  • O Acidente de Mary Jane

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Mary Jane’s Mishap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mary Jane’s Mishap, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mary Jane’s Mishap?

Mary Jane’s Mishap runs 4 minutes.

When was Mary Jane’s Mishap released?

Mary Jane’s Mishap was released on April 4, 1903.

Who directed Mary Jane’s Mishap?

Mary Jane’s Mishap was directed by George Albert Smith.

More films by George Albert Smith

Who is in the cast of Mary Jane’s Mishap?

Mary Jane’s Mishap stars Laura Bayley as Mary Jane.

Does Mary Jane’s Mishap have a post-credit scene?

No. Mary Jane’s Mishap has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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