An early experiment filmed in the Straford backyard in Brighton. It features the acting debut of 14 year-old John - as a workman who tussles with an unruly ladder.
This short work from 1951 marked the boys earliest efforts.
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In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B1006577
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
MPEG-2 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
Mini DV; Master
Mini DV; Sub-master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy