| A MONKEY MELODRAMA Two chimpanzees fool around with camera equipment. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7288 |
| Catalog #: | 485910 | |
| Clip Number: | 485910-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 75 | |
| Timecode: | 01:07:30 - 01:08:24 | |
| Location: | United States of America | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MAMMALS: Primate, Ape, Chimpanzee ENTERTAINMENT/STUNTS: Animal LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA | |
| Description: | A MONKEY MELODRAMA - Gentleman chimpanzees make first - class actors - when they have the chance - (and a gun). M/S's of uniformed man (zookeeper perhaps ?) with two chimpanzees. He gives small toy rifle to one of the animals and promptly pulls the trigger on the other. The other chimp falls tot he ground and plays dead as if shot ! "On the subject of pictures, they're perfect cranks." M/S of chimp cranking handle on Pathe camera, the other stands in front of the lens and appears to be brushing its hair. Various shots of the chimps fighting until they both fall over. | |
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