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Hal Brown Lancashire Comedian
(1928) England
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Hal Brown [himself]

De Forest Phonofilm [United Kingdom] production. / Released March 1928. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film synchronized sound system. / Full-sound film.

Performance: Song.

Synopsis: Brown performs “Swistles.”

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown) [United Kingdom]; Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Synchronized sound film

Listing updated: 13 May 2010.

References: Gifford-British n. 08322a.