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The Triumph of Lester Snapwell (1963): Cast

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The Triumph of Lester Snapwell is a 1963 short comedy directed by James Calhoun, starring Buster Keaton as Lester Snapwell, Sigrid Nelsson and Nina Varela. It runs 22 minutes.

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The Triumph of Lester Snapwell (1963) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
22 min
Director
James Calhoun
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Triumph of Lester Snapwell About?

The premise of The Triumph of Lester Snapwell without spoilers.

A low‑budget industrial short produced for Eastman Kodak, starring Buster Keaton as Lester Snapwell. Set in the late 1860s, Snapwell wrestles with a cumbersome early camera while trying to photograph his beloved Clementine and her mother. After a fatal accident, Father Time thrusts him forward through successive eras, each bringing newer photographic equipment that confounds him. By the 1960s he finally discovers the Kodak Instamatic, ending his struggles.

The Triumph of Lester Snapwell Themes & Keywords

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  • photography
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  • accidental death
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  • kodak camera
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  • voice over narration
  • parade
  • horse drawn wagon
  • policeman
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  • 1920s
  • exposed film
  • pork pie hat
  • raccoon coat
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  • flash powder
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  • woman in a bathing suit
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  • dowdy woman
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  • year 1957
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Cast & crew

The Triumph of Lester Snapwell Cast & Characters

Buster Keaton leads the cast as Lester Snapwell, with Sigrid Nelsson as Clementine and Nina Varela as Mama. Directed by James Calhoun.

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The Triumph of Lester Snapwell FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Triumph of Lester Snapwell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Triumph of Lester Snapwell?

The Triumph of Lester Snapwell runs 22 minutes.

When was The Triumph of Lester Snapwell released?

The Triumph of Lester Snapwell was released in 1963.

Who directed The Triumph of Lester Snapwell?

The Triumph of Lester Snapwell was directed by James Calhoun.

Who is in the cast of The Triumph of Lester Snapwell?

The Triumph of Lester Snapwell stars Buster Keaton as Lester Snapwell, Sigrid Nelsson as Clementine and Nina Varela as Mama.

Does The Triumph of Lester Snapwell have a post-credit scene?

No. The Triumph of Lester Snapwell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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