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Tillie's Tomato Surprise (1915)

Movie 66 min

Comedy

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.

Acton Davies Writer Howell Hansel Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 27, 1915
Runtime
66 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0006160
Language
Studio
Lubin Manufacturing Company

Cast

Marie Dressler Marie Dressler Tillie Todd Eleanor Fairbanks Amber Gris Sarah McVicker Aunt Sally Clara Lambert Clara Lambert Tillie's Mother Tom McNaughton Tom McNaughton Percy Jitney Colin Campbell Colin Campbell The Bat James the Monkey Jim the Monkey

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tillie's Tomato Surprise about?
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.
Who directed Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise was directed by Howell Hansel.
Who stars in Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise stars Marie Dressler, Eleanor Fairbanks, Sarah McVicker, Clara Lambert.
When was Tillie's Tomato Surprise released?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise is a 1915 comedy film.
Where can I watch Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
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