The Artist's Dilemma (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step into the whimsical world of this black and white film from 1901! Enter an artist's studio where dreams and reality intertwine. Watch as the artist, asleep in his chair, is awakened by a young lady requesting her portrait to be painted. But things take a surreal turn when a mischievous clown from a clock begins to intervene, leading to a series of surprising events including a magical painting and a dance of astonishment. Experience the charm and wonder of early cinema in this delightful short film!

Source :
Vitagraph Company Of America, Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) The Artist's Dilemma. Blackton, J. S. & Smith, A. E., prods United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694148