Uploaded November 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Everyone loves a good Ninja flick! With sword fights, throwing knifes, amazing choreographed fight scenes and pyrotechnics that allow the Ninja to vanish in a puff of smoke... you won't find any of that in this gem from the film archives. BUT IT HAS A NINJA IN IT!

The Narcoleptic Ninja is a old 8mm film from the early 1920s. One of the earliest examples of the popular Japanese Ninja genera being translated into the tragic comedy format. Apparently, this Ninja has a problem with falling asleep at in opportune times which becomes very dangerous when he must take flight from a mysterious shuriken chucking rival.

Will our hero's keen skills of deception allow him to escape his deadly foe? or will his unpredictable ailment ultimately lead to his demise?

Cameraman/Edit: Bryndon Smith
Ninja: Daylon Smith

"Fig Leaf Rag"
"Iron Horse"
"Amazing Plan"
"Barroom Ballet"
Kevin MacLeod (http://www.incompetech.com)
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