A couple are siting down...making out with each other. Along comes some weirdo with a special x-ray camera and he shines it on them...and soon they look like giant skeletons.

The trick was simple. The actors were clothed in a primitive skeleton suit. While the story is only about a minute long, this is normal length for films back in 1900 and the primitive gag IS quite good for the time.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

Benedict Cumberbatch in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)

A couple flirt on a park bench. A man turns a camera labeled 'x-ray' on them and we see them continue their horseplay as skeletons.

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