The Brass Bottle (1914 film)

The Brass Bottle is a 1914 American silent fantasy comedy film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring John Barrymore. It is based on the 1900 novel of the same name by F. Anstey. The film tells the story of Horace Ventimore, a young architect who accidentally releases a powerful genie from an antique brass bottle he purchases. The genie, Fakrash-el-Aamash, feels obligated to serve Ventimore and wreaks havoc on his life with his clumsy attempts at granting wishes and improving Ventimore's social standing.

The film is notable for its early use of special effects to depict the genie's powers and transformations. It was produced by the World Film Corporation. While largely considered a lost film for many years, fragments and partial prints have since been discovered. Its humorous plot and Barrymore's performance made it a popular film in its time.