Jack and the Beanstalk (1902 film)

Jack and the Beanstalk is a 1902 American silent short film directed by George S. Fleming and Edwin S. Porter.

Jack and the Beanstalk
Directed byGeorge S. Fleming
Edwin S. Porter
Produced byEdison Studios
StarringSee below
CinematographyEdwin S. Porter
Release date
1902
Running time
10 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot summary

In this earliest known adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Jack first trades his cow for the bean. His mother then makes him drop them in the front yard, and go to his room. As he sleeps, Jack is visited by a fairy who shows him glimpses of what will await him when he ascends the bean stalk. In this version, Jack is the son of a deposed king.

When Jack wakes up, he finds the beanstalk has grown and he climbs to the top where he enters the giant's home. The giant finds Jack, who narrowly escapes. The giant chases Jack down the bean stalk, but Jack is able to cut it down before the giant can get to safety. He falls and is killed. Jack celebrates. The fairy then reveals that Jack may return home as a prince.

Cast

ActorsCharacters
James H. WhiteFarmer
Thomas WhiteJack


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