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The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship (1902): Cast

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The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship is a 1902 sci-fi film directed by Edwin S. Porter, starring J. Stuart Blackton as Happy Hooligan.

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The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship (1902) movie poster
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Edwin S. Porter
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Sci-Fi
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The story

What Is The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship About?

The premise of The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship without spoilers.

A whimsical comic shows the Twentieth‑Century tramp soaring above New York’s skyline in an air‑ship. Wearing his tin can, Weary Willie waves at friends while passing the Equitable Life Building, other skyscrapers, the East River and Brooklyn Bridge toward Staten Island. Mid‑river his craft explodes, sending him plummeting like the ill‑fated McGinty.

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Cast & crew

The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship Cast & Characters

J. Stuart Blackton plays Happy Hooligan in The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship. Directed by Edwin S. Porter.

From the director

More from Edwin S. Porter

More films directed by Edwin S. Porter: Tess of the Storm Country, The Prisoner of Zenda, The Price and The Lighthouse by the Sea.

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The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship FAQ: Cast & Release Date

Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship, each answered in a sentence.

When was The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship released?

The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship was released on January 27, 1902.

Who directed The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship?

The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship was directed by Edwin S. Porter.

More films by Edwin S. Porter

Who is in the cast of The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship?

The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship stars J. Stuart Blackton as Happy Hooligan.

Does The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship have a post-credit scene?

No. The Twentieth Century Tramp; or, Happy Hooligan and His Airship has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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