Priscilla and the Umbrella

Priscilla and the Umbrella is a 1911 American short silent comedy film directed by Frank Powell and Mack Sennett, starring Florence Barker and featuring Blanche Sweet.^[1]

Priscilla and the Umbrella
Directed by	Frank Powell Mack Sennett
Written by	Frank E. Woods
Starring	Florence Barker
Distributed by	Biograph Company
Release date	April 3, 1911 (1911-04-03)
Country	United States
Language	Silent with English intertitles

Cast

• Florence Barker as Priscilla
• Joseph Graybill as Paul (as Joe Graybill)
• Edward Dillon as Harry
• Grace Henderson as The Mother
• William J. Butler as The Father
• Blanche Sweet as The Sister

Critical reception

A review in Motography found that the film's action maintained interest throughout its length. "The actors play with an extraordinary amount of zest," it said, "and this quality probably accounts in large measure for the success of the film."^[2]

See also

• Blanche Sweet filmography