In this early silent film an old professor comes along, looking for a nice spot where he can teach his pupils. Finding the area to his liking he goes after his scholars. A mysterious person who has noticed the old man, He plays with a balloon, a handkerchief and a coat, constructs a peculiar figure, doing a lot of tricks at the same time. The professor returns with his class and all prepare for work, when, at the sign of the juggler, the statue comes to life, makes fun of the professor and finally is transformed into a fountain surmounted by a dolphin, throwing up streams of water. The unlucky professor loses his balance, tumbles into the water and gets a shower bath holding an umbrella while the pupils sketch the scene. This film was released by Star Films in 1903 and was directed by Georges Méliès.
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