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John Citizen’s Lament
(1927) England
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Charles Peyton [John Citizen]

De Forest Phonofilm [United Kingdom] production. / Song “If Your Face Wants to Laugh, Well Let It In” by George Barclay. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film synchronized sound system. / Full-sound film.

Performance.

Synopsis: An excerpt from a Lyceum comedy revue.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Early sound film - Synchronized sound film

Listing updated: 13 May 2010.

References: Gifford-British n. 08297j.