The Gibson Goddess (1909 Original Black & White Film)

🎥 Step back in time with this charming black and white film from 1909! Follow the story of an attractive young lady at a beach resort who cleverly disguises herself to evade unwanted attention from a group of unruly young men. With a long beach coat and plenty of padding, she transforms her appearance, leading the men to jeer and tease her unknowingly. However, amidst the commotion, a plain-looking sailor sees past the disguise and admires her for who she truly is. In the heartwarming final scene, the lady is restored to her normal size, strolling arm in arm with the young sailor. Don't miss this delightful tale of true beauty and acceptance!

Source :
Bitzer, G. W., Leonard, M., Bruce, K., Johnson, A. V., Kirkwood, J., Nichols, G. [...] Paper Print Collection. (1909) The Gibson goddess. Griffith, D. W., dir United States: Biograph. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp73053000