Tillie's Tomato Surprise
1915, English. Directed by Howell Hansel.
The Screamiest Scream Ever Screened
Tillie Todd gifts her wealthy Aunt Sally a dime-store tomato pincushion, falsely claiming it’s handmade. Cousin Percy exposes the lie, vying for Sally’s favor. At Sally’s birthday, Tillie’s suitor “The Bat” crash-lands his flying invention, inspiring Sally to take flight herself. Declared dead after vanishing for days, she wills Tillie the pincushion but leaves most of her estate to her pet monkey Jim, with Percy as eventual heir. Percy kidnaps Jim to hasten his fortune, framing Tillie for the crime. Pursued by police, Tillie is saved when Sally returns alive. In frustration, Tillie tears apart the despised pincushion—only to discover it stuffed with $10,000.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 27 September 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Acton Davies
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Tillie's Tomato Surprise: quick answers
What should I watch before Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Watch Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914) first.
What comes after Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Next in the series: Tillie Wakes Up (1917).
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How long is Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does Tillie's Tomato Surprise have a post-credits scene?
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Tillie's Tomato Surprise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tillie's Tomato Surprise on?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 1915. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
If you liked Tillie's Tomato Surprise, try Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Schizopolis.
Who directed Tillie's Tomato Surprise?
Tillie's Tomato Surprise (1915) was directed by Howell Hansel and stars Marie Dressler, Eleanor Fairbanks, Sarah McVicker.