Thompson's Night Out (1908)

Plot Summary

William Thompson and John Smith occupied offices in the same New York skyscraper, and both being seized with an irrepressible desire to cut loose and paint things crimson, arranged it as follows in this Biograph picture. Thompson sent a message to his wife that his friend Smith was ill, and it was his duty to perform that spiritual work of mercy, "comfort the afflicted," hence he would not have her wait up for him as he might be late. Smith did likewise, using Thompson as the object of his humane consideration. This done, they start off to make a night of it. First they visit the gilded throne room of a temple of Bacchus, where they moisten their parched spirits with dry Martinis. They are soon in a most glorious condition. Smith suggests the show where "Amateur Night" is on. - Written by Moving Picture World synopsis

Full Cast & Characters

Anthony O'Sullivan

William Thompson

Edward Dillon

John Smith

Gene Gauntier

Mrs. Smith

Robert Harron

Sign Changer

Mack Sennett

Theatre Bouncer

Harry Solter

Theatre Patron

Director & Crew

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