Laughing Gas

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A woman goes to the dentist for a toothache and is given gas. On her way home on the subway she can't stop laughing, and every other passenger catches the laughter from her.A woman goes to the dentist for a toothache and is given gas. On her way home on the subway she can't stop laughing, and every other passenger catches the laughter from her.A woman goes to the dentist for a toothache and is given gas. On her way home on the subway she can't stop laughing, and every other passenger catches the laughter from her.

Director
- Edwin S. Porter
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5.7/10

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Director
- Edwin S. Porter
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7/10

Realistic? Not in the least....but still a cute idea for a film.

"Laughing Gas" is a ridiculous story for a movie...but, for 1907, it does have a lot to offer.

When the film began, I was surprised. The star of the story is a black woman...which was very unusual for 1907. She is having a toothache and goes to the dentist. He gives her laughing gas and all day long she laughs and laughs and laughs....on the subway, walking down the street, on her job as a maid, when she meets two men about to fight and at church. And, in each case, her laughing is infectuous and all those around her break into laughter.

So why do I give this ridiculous story a 7? Because for 1907, it's awfully good...a nice comedy that made me smile.