Pathé film number 380, released as "What Happened to the Inquisitive Janitor" in the US and as "Peeping Tom" in the UK. The title "What is Seen Through a Keyhole" was given 'a posteriori' and should not be regarded as its original. As a janitor is cleaning a hotel, he decides to peek through the keyholes to observe some of the guests in their rooms. In room 8, a woman is busy making herself look more attractive, and the janitor enjoys watching her. There are also some interesting things going on in the other rooms on the floor.
Directed by Ferdinand Zecca
pubic hair
janitor
silent film
peeping tom
voyeurism
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.1 / 5
Crew
Ferdinand Zecca
Director
Popular Reviews
9 reviews
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2.0★ · 12/20/25
it's just there for film nerds to praise aspect ratios. Nice rule of three however.
it's just there for film nerds to praise aspect ratios. Nice rule of three however.
angel
6.0★ · 11/09/25
the concept it's funny asf for a film from 1901
the concept it's funny asf for a film from 1901
Vincent
8.0★ · 02/15/25
transgender representation in 1901? Or simply a man dressing up as a woman. We may never know.
transgender representation in 1901? Or simply a man dressing up as a woman. We may never know.
Luna
6.0★ · 09/19/25
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2.5★ · 06/13/25
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