Nervy Ned and his valet go into the car-parking business, then rent out the cars to others. They are caught by one of their victims and punished in an apple-shooting contest after the manner of William Tell's son.
William Watson
United States

A Mischievous Premise in the Age of Automobility When Should William Tell? opens, the camera captures a bustling city street awash with the clamor of early twentieth‑century traffic. In the midst of this mechanical cacophony, Nervy Ned (Bert Roach) and his diminutive valet, Jasper (Neely Edwards), appear li...

still_frame


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

William Watson

Unknown Director
Community
Log in to comment.
" A Mischievous Premise in the Age of Automobility When Should William Tell? opens, the camera captures a bustling city street awash with the clamor of early twentieth‑century traffic. In the midst of this mechanical cacophony, Nervy Ned (Bert Roach) and his diminutive valet, Jasper (Neely Edwards), appear like two conniving sprites, poised to exploit the nascent automobile craze. Their venture—ostensibly a modest parking service—quickly reveals a duplicitous core: a clandestine rental..."


Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on William Watson