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Pool sharks

United States, 1915
film

W.C. Fields’ first film displaying his prowess at the pool table; rivals for the same girl find that a “friendly” game does not help to sett..

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Bathing beauty

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The Dentist

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The Swimming Pool

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This game of golf

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United States, 1955
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Bubbling over

United States, 1934
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A Fish called Wanda

United States, 1988
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Stickmen

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Just swimming

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The Swimming hole

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Consolation prize

Australia, 1979
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Two lame ducks

United States, 1934
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