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The Writing on the Wall
(1897) England
B&W : 40 feet
Directed by Walter D. Welford

Cast: (unknown)

Walter D. Welford production. / Produced by Walter D. Welford. / Released October 1897. / [?] 35mm spherical format?

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Synopsis: A man writes “Ride Smith Tyres” in chalk on a brick wall.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 19 June 2011.

References: Gifford-British n. 00068.