The truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.The truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.The truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Ann Overstall Comfort
- Mrs. Huddleston
- (as Ann Comfort)
Leila Lallali
- Tess
- (as Leila Schaus)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDr. Granville's electromechanical vibrator was portable but had a wet cell battery that weighed about 40 pounds.
- GoofsThe film suggests that the Granville Electric was the first mechanical vibrator. While it pioneered the use of electricity in the vibrator, hand-cranked models existed before the Granville.
- Quotes
Edmund St. John-Smythe: [brainstorming] The Rubby-Nubby.
Mortimer Granville: The Vibratorium.
Edmund St. John-Smythe: The Jiggly-Wiggly?
Mortimer Granville: Paroxysmator.
Edmund St. John-Smythe: Oh, the Sorcerer's Apprentice.
Mortimer Granville: The Excitetator?
Edmund St. John-Smythe: Mr. Wobbly.
Mortimer Granville: Oh, please.
Edmund St. John-Smythe: What about, The Squealer?
- Crazy creditsDuring the end credits images of several different vibrators throughout history are shown.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Maltin on Movies: Battleship (2012)
Featured review
I watched "Hysteria as a sneak preview and, having no idea what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised. Both Dancy and Gyllenhaal refrain from playing their, somewhat stereotypical, roles over the top and the script is intelligent enough to build a strong relationship plot around the already interesting subject of the invention of the dildo. The subject is also interpreted in an entertaining way and not simply used as a gimmick, which happens quite a bit in these period pieces that feature a certain historical event. The comedic pacing is refreshing, tasteful and does not feel cheap which is impressive if you consider that some of the biggest laughs stem from scenes that depict the masturbation of middle aged women. All in all "Hysteria" is a fun movie, with good actors, a good story and, if that's important for you, a great happy end.
- TheDoomSong
- Feb 13, 2012
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- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Hysteria
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,804,139
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $35,656
- May 20, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $9,584,256
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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