Fish

5.3(3)191610m1

In an unprecedented move for its day in 1915, Biograph Company executives hired actor Bert Williams to star, produce, direct, and write his own films, having full control, the first time a Black-American ever had such control given by a mainstream movie company. The two films made for Biograph were A Natural Born Gambler (1916) and Fish (1916). Bert lives in a rustic-looking cottage with his parents and two much younger brothers. The three sons have been ordered to chop wood, but Bert would rather shirk his chores and go fishing. When his father orders him to take kindling to the stove, Bert sighs and wearily totes a couple of tiny sticks while his kid brothers carry large stumps. As soon as he can manage to escape Bert does so, and happily fishes at a nearby stream. Almost immediately he catches a large fish, and decides to head for a more affluent neighborhood to sell his catch to anyone willing to buy it.

  • TMDB

    5.3/10

    3 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
No Language
  • silent film

Top billed cast

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical20 Nov 1916

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish released?
Fish was released on 20 November 1916.
Where can I watch Fish online?
No verified streaming availability is listed for Fish right now. Check back soon.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Fish?
No verified Hindi trailer for Fish is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Fish?
Fish holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 3 votes.
Who directed Fish?
Fish (1916) was directed by Bert Williams.
How long is Fish?
Fish runs for 10m.

Member reviews

More like this