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Billy Merson in His Harry Lauder Burlesque
Also known as [Billy Merson in Scotland’s Whiskey]
(1927) England
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Billy Merson

De Forest Phonofilm [United Kingdom] production. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film synchronized sound system. / Full-sound film.

Performance: Song.

Synopsis: Merson performs “Scotland’s Whiskey.”

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Early sound film - Synchronized sound film

Listing updated: 5 February 2012.

References: Gifford-British n. 08297h : Website-Wikipedia.