Tillie's Tomato Surprise
“The Screamiest Scream Ever Screened”
Tillie Todd gifts her wealthy Aunt Sally a dime-store tomato pincushion, falsely claiming it’s handmade. Cousin Percy exposes the lie, vying for Sally’s favor. At Sally’s birthday, Tillie’s suitor “The Bat” crash-lands his flying invention, inspiring Sally to take flight herself. Declared dead after vanishing for days, she wills Tillie the pincushion but leaves most of her estate to her pet monkey Jim, with Percy as eventual heir. Percy kidnaps Jim to hasten his fortune, framing Tillie for the crime. Pursued by police, Tillie is saved when Sally returns alive. In frustration, Tillie tears apart the despised pincushion—only to discover it stuffed with $10,000.
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About Tillie's Tomato Surprise
Tillie's Tomato Surprise is a 1915 English-language comedy film directed by Howell Hansel. The cast is led by Marie Dressler, Eleanor Fairbanks, Sarah McVicker. It has a runtime of 1h 6m.
Tillie's Tomato Surprise was produced by Lubin Manufacturing Company and made in United States of America. It was released on September 27, 1915, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Howell Hansel
- Writers
- Acton Davies
- Release date
- September 27, 1915
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Lubin Manufacturing Company
Tillie's Tomato Surprise cast & crew
Tillie's Tomato Surprise was directed by Howell Hansel and written by Acton Davies.
The cast features Marie Dressler as Tillie Todd, Eleanor Fairbanks as Amber Gris, Sarah McVicker as Aunt Sally, Clara Lambert as Tillie's Mother, Tom McNaughton as Percy Jitney, and Colin Campbell as The Bat.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Siegmund Lubin.
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At 1h 6m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
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Cast of Tillie's Tomato Surprise
Marie Dressler
Tillie Todd
Eleanor Fairbanks
Amber Gris
Sarah McVicker
Aunt Sally
Clara Lambert
Tillie's Mother
Tom McNaughton
Percy Jitney
Colin Campbell
The Bat
James the Monkey
Jim the Monkey
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Tillie's Tomato Surprise — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tillie's Tomato Surprise in United States?
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▸What language is Tillie's Tomato Surprise in?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise runs 1 hours 6 minutes (66 minutes).
▸What is Tillie's Tomato Surprise rated?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise is rated NR.
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