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English 6 sheet original vintage movie poster for the 1925 American silent slapstick comedy film The Perfect Clown, starring the prominent silent-era comedian Larry Semon.Poster Details & Visuals The Characters: The poster features the pale-faced comedian Larry Semon on the left peering nervously, a large caricatured depiction of his smiling face visible through the central window pane, and actor Curtis "Snowball" McHenry (billed here under the stage name G. Howe Black) standing on the right.The Text: Prominently displays the billing for co-stars including Dorothy Dwan, Oliver Hardy (before his legendary pairing with Stan Laurel), and Kate Price.Promotional Tagline: "The Production that registers 60 Laughs a Minute" is featured across the bottom border.Distribution: This specific variant was printed for the UK market, as evidenced by the Wardour Films presentation and distribution branding at the top and bottom corners.About the Film Released on December 15, 1925, and directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, the plot follows a young, broke office clerk (played by Semon) who is tasked with delivering $10,000 to a bank. Finding the bank closed for the night, he undergoes a chaotic, gag-filled night trying to keep the money safe while evading a variety of bizarre situation |
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