Trafalgar Square awash and trains running through Tower Bridge? Clearly an early suspicion of climate change! But what kind of cracked mind could come up with the idea of using the Houses of Parliament as an airship terminal..?
The slender plot of this short comedy is basically just an excuse for trick photography: the eponymous inventor claims to have created a machine which can see into the future, providing opportunities for a number of 'then and now' shots. Finally events catch up with him, and the story reverts to a more slapstick level.
The special effects aren't particularly sophisticated, but the poor quality of the print helps cover up for this. Undemandingly amusing, and doesn't outstay its welcome.
The slender plot of this short comedy is basically just an excuse for trick photography: the eponymous inventor claims to have created a machine which can see into the future, providing opportunities for a number of 'then and now' shots. Finally events catch up with him, and the story reverts to a more slapstick level.
The special effects aren't particularly sophisticated, but the poor quality of the print helps cover up for this. Undemandingly amusing, and doesn't outstay its welcome.