Ghost Troubles (Mutoscope 1894).

Joseph McAllister stars in Herman Caslers Mutoscope picture show Ghost Troubles. Shown through the Mutoscope viewer, the flip book photos come to life to reveal never before seen moving images. This picture show was first viewed at the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893.

Edison vs. Tesla:
Casler got sick on the Ferris wheel and barfed cracker jacks over the side. Unfortunately the bulk of it landed in Edisons hair. Later, McAllister, Casler and Tesla were watching Scott Joplin perform Ragtime on the keys when Edison rudely interrupted and demanded an apology. McAllister was a mean drunk and blurted out, youve never looked more refined. McAllister ducked a left from Edison which dotted Casler's eye. Tesla, not being very good with confrontations, pulled Edison's under garments over the back of his head, thus inventing the wedgie. This sparked an angry feud between Edison and Tesla over AC & DC current. McAllister and Casler, fearing a run in with the police after stiffing several prestigious hotels, quickly packed up the Mutoscope exhibit and left town never to speak of the incident again.

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[opchidexio2]

I think you have a sense of humor. But I'm confoosed. This: "Tesla, not being very good with confrontations, pulled Edisons under garments over the back of his head"? I missed that part on the mutoscope but if you wrote that, it is very good --and funny too. :P

[lithium68681]

I just having fun with the whole Victorian theme. I don't like Edison. He takes credit for things his employees invented. He also used to electrocute animals at fairs to try to convince everyone that AC was dangerous, and DC was safe. I think Tesla should have given him a wedgie.

[tyjeffries]

ha ha.. Love it!!

good job..

but you cant pull the Edison undergarment over my eyes! lol x

[Cynthia5314]

Rolodex

[Zeanu]

Brilliant.

[DOCTORDRIBBLES]

Very creative lithium :)

[opchidexio2]

Um, DC will kill you too... Inventors are a strange lot. Tom used to sleep in his clothes. That's why he always looked wrinkled. : P

[greatspiritwar]

Great work.

[cinechromefilms]

thats super cool