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The Discovery of Chloroform
(1913) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: George T. Dougherty [himself], Oscar H. Regensberg [himself].

National Association of the Deaf production. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Educational.

Synopsis: National Association of the Deaf Chairman Regensberg introduces chemist Dougherty who describes in sign language his process of development of the title chemical.

Survival status: Print exists [16mm reduction positive].

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Deaf persons - Sign language

Listing updated: 19 February 2010.

References: Schuchman-Hollywood pp. 151-152.