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Chirgwin Plays a Scotch Reel
(1896) England
B&W : 40 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: G.H. Chirgwin [himself]

Robert W. Paul production; distributed by [?] Robert W. Paul? / Produced by Robert W. Paul. / Released June 1896. / [?] 35mm spherical format?

Performance.

Synopsis: Stage performer known as “The White Eyed Kaffir” does a sword dance with tobacco pipes.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 2 January 2025.

References: Gifford-British n. 00021 : Website-IMDb.