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Fish
1916. USA. Approx. 12 min.
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A Natural Born Gambler
1916. USA. Approx. 22 min.
With musical accompaniment by Ben Model. Introduced by Camille F. Forbes
Saturday, February 2, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Theater 2 (The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2), T2
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Fish
1916. USA. Director unknown. Produced by the Biograph Company. In this one-reel adaptation of a popular Williams stage sketch, Bert goes fishing and catches a ten-pounder, but has trouble selling it. Silent. Approx. 12 min.
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A Natural Born Gambler
1916. USA. Director unknown. Produced by the Biograph Company. Featuring an all-black cast, this two-reeler ends with Williams's famous solo poker game, the only filmed record of his most famous stage performance. The print features the film's original blue tinting restored. Silent. Approx. 22 min.
In the Film exhibition Introducing Bert Williams
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