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That is the first sentence of a classic children's bedtime prayer. One that is asking for protection from the Lord, and eventually guidance to the soul if Death ends up coming. But even if Death doesn't come, there's still the nightmares to deal with.
Directed by Edwin Porter, Uncle Josh's Nightmare is the first of a "trilogy" of sorts that feature the titular character in different places and situations. This one follows Uncle Josh (Charles Manley) as he tries his best to sleep. That is until a devil-ish presence makes all it can to bother the poor man.
From playing tug-o-war with the bed sheets to disappearing furniture, the short is a showcase of the editing tricks of the early 20th Century. At a little over 2 minutes, it is a breezy and simple watch that sheds some light into the way things were in cinema more than 100 years ago.
Grade: N/A
UNCLE JOSH'S NIGHTMARE
(1902, Porter)
(1902, Porter)
"Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep."
That is the first sentence of a classic children's bedtime prayer. One that is asking for protection from the Lord, and eventually guidance to the soul if Death ends up coming. But even if Death doesn't come, there's still the nightmares to deal with.
Directed by Edwin Porter, Uncle Josh's Nightmare is the first of a "trilogy" of sorts that feature the titular character in different places and situations. This one follows Uncle Josh (Charles Manley) as he tries his best to sleep. That is until a devil-ish presence makes all it can to bother the poor man.
From playing tug-o-war with the bed sheets to disappearing furniture, the short is a showcase of the editing tricks of the early 20th Century. At a little over 2 minutes, it is a breezy and simple watch that sheds some light into the way things were in cinema more than 100 years ago.
Grade: N/A