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[Chinese Variety Performer with a Ukulele]
(192?) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

[?] Theodore Case or Fox-Case Corporation? production. / [?] Case 35mm spherical format. [?] Western Electric Movietone sound-on-film synchronized sound system? / [?] Probably produced after 1925. / Full-sound film.

Performance: Song.

Synopsis: A variety performer dressed in traditional Chinese garb sings “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby” while accompanying himself on ukulele.

Survival status: Print exists [16mm reduction positive].

Keywords: Chinese - Chinese clothing - Early sound film - Musical instruments: Ukuleles - Synchronized sound film

Listing updated: 20 February 2016.

References: Film viewing.

Home video: DVD.