Laughter And Life 1920-1959

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(Reel 1 and 2 have film ID of 2281.06)

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Reel 3 Max Sennett is proclaimed to be the Granddaddy of 1920s comedy films. But, Sid points out that in 1904 Britain produced great comedy films. An extract from an unnamed film is shown. Lots of slapstick...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
74576
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:43:07:00 / 01:49:52:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
2281.07
Issue Date:
1920 - 1959

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