Her First Biscuits (1909)
A newlywed's catastrophically bad baking sets off a chain of slapstick mayhem in this delightful 1909 silent comedy from D.W. Griffith.
Her First Biscuits - Movie Information
- Original Title: Her First Biscuits
- Release Year: 1909
- Directed by: D.W. Griffith
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 6m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: No Language
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 17, 1909 (United States)
- Alternative Titles: Son premier biscuit (FR)
- Production Companies: Biograph Company
- Production Countries: United States of America
Her First Biscuits - Plot
A new bride has made a batch of biscuits. Her husband pretends to like them, so she delivers the rest to his office. But one bite of these biscuits makes you violently ill, and soon all his visitors (he runs a theatrical booking agency), plus the workmen at home, are ill; when she shows up at the office, they all go after her.
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Her First Biscuits - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- D.W. Griffith
Main Cast
- John R. Cumpson
- Florence Lawrence
- Linda Arvidson
- Mary Pickford
- Mack Sennett
- Marion Leonard
- Violet Mersereau
- Arthur V. Johnson
- Jeanie Macpherson
- Charles Avery
Writers
- Frank E. Woods
Her First Biscuits - FAQs
Who directed Her First Biscuits?
Her First Biscuits was directed by D.W. Griffith, one of cinema's most influential early pioneers. Griffith made the film for the Biograph Company in 1909, during a remarkably prolific period in which he was shaping the very grammar of filmmaking through dozens of short productions.
What is Her First Biscuits about?
A newlywed wife bakes a batch of biscuits that turn out to be genuinely terrible — but her husband politely pretends to enjoy them. She then delivers the leftovers to his theatrical booking office, where every unsuspecting visitor who takes a bite falls violently ill, leading to a frantic, slapstick chase.
Who are the main actors in Her First Biscuits?
The film stars John R. Cumpson as Mr. Jones and Florence Lawrence as his hapless bride, Mrs. Jones. A remarkably talented supporting cast includes a young Mary Pickford, Mack Sennett, Marion Leonard, Arthur V. Johnson, Jeanie Macpherson as the secretary, and Violet Mersereau — all playing unfortunate biscuit victims.
When was Her First Biscuits released?
Her First Biscuits was released on June 17, 1909, in the United States. It was produced by the Biograph Company during a golden era of early American silent cinema, when short one-reel films like this were the dominant form of popular screen entertainment.
Is Her First Biscuits notable for its cast?
Absolutely — the cast is a remarkable snapshot of early Hollywood royalty. Mary Pickford, who would become one of silent cinema's biggest stars, appears here as a biscuit victim. Mack Sennett, later the king of slapstick comedy, is also in the ensemble, making this short a fascinating piece of film history.
How long is Her First Biscuits?
Her First Biscuits runs approximately 6 minutes. As a one-reel silent short from 1909, this compact runtime was entirely standard for the era — audiences of the time experienced films like this as part of variety programs at nickelodeons and early movie theatres.
Who wrote Her First Biscuits?
The screenplay for Her First Biscuits was written by Frank E. Woods, a prolific writer who collaborated frequently with D.W. Griffith during the Biograph years. Woods was a key creative voice in early American cinema and later contributed to Griffith's landmark feature The Birth of a Nation.
What are some movies similar to Her First Biscuits?
If you enjoy lighthearted domestic comedy with a chaotic twist, you might like Dhoom Dhaam (2025), Mirreyes vs Godínez (2019), The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (2018), or The Wedding Year (2019). These films share Her First Biscuits' spirit of good-natured humor built around family mishaps and comedic misunderstandings.
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