Back in the early days of cinema, filmmakers really hadn't imagined the sorts of stories they were capable of making. As a result, most films made from the late 1880s to about 1910 had little in the way of plot and many were non-fiction...such as showing folks feeding their baby or trains arriving at stations. And, they were, as a result, pretty dull...though folks at the time loved them because the medium was so new. "A Winter Straw Ride" is typical of these, as it really doesn't have a lot in the way of plot...just folks frolicking about and taking a sleigh ride.
The best way to enjoy this one is not to expect a lot and just enjoy the window back into 1906...to a different way of life. Otherwise, you'll probably find this slow going.
The best way to enjoy this one is not to expect a lot and just enjoy the window back into 1906...to a different way of life. Otherwise, you'll probably find this slow going.