| HUSH DON'T WAKE THE BOBBY Early comedy film. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5194 |
| Catalog #: | 368233 | |
| Clip Number: | 368233-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1 H (Z) | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | France | |
| Year Shot: | 1913 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/FICTION FILMS: Comedy | |
| Description: | HUSH DON'T WAKE THE BOBBY Early comedy film. France A policemen stretches out on a bench for a nap while his partner stands guard. The partner tries to prevent passers-by from making noise and waking up his friend. A street musician w/ accordian; a shouting hawker with vegetable cart. A marching band (in this case the waking partner jumps on the bass drum player & sends the whole band running away); a horse pulling a wagon. Then a group of soldiers march up and when the policeman tells them not to march past; they decide to make camp there; setting up Army tent & several of them taking naps as well. But.... then it's time to wake the sleeping cop; and his partner can't manage it. He throws things; shakes him; etc. & then tries to get everyone to make as much noise as possible. Film ends w/ him still trying to wake his buddy. Slapstick; mime; silly; wacky; funny. | |
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