If Matches Struck

Black and White

If Matches Struck — Plot

Just what would happen if all the matches in the world went on strike? In this fantasy, a mechanical lighting apparatus causes jealousy among the matches and they decide to strike The apparatus is put out of commission and then the smoker resorts to the old reliable match, only to find that the boxes are empty. After vigorously declaring their disapproval of lighting machines, the matches return to their respective boxes and are willing to be "struck."

• Release date
• December 1, 1922
• Runtime
• 7 min
• Director
• Gaston Quiribet