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Believe It or Not (Second Series) #6
Robert Ripley draws and shows movies to train passengers. Vitaphone No. 1346.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary from 1932, part of the 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!' series, explores a collection of strange and unusual facts and oddities from around the world. Hosted by Robert Ripley, the film showcases peculiar people, unbelievable events, and bizarre natural phenomena, all presented with Ripley's signature flair for the unbelievable.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary from the early 1930s, critical reception was largely focused on its novelty and entertainment value in presenting unusual facts. The series was popular for its ability to surprise and intrigue audiences with the strange and wonderful aspects of the world.
What Reviewers Say
Appeals to curiosity with its collection of oddities.
Presents strange facts in an engaging and digestible format.
A short, entertaining glimpse into the world's unusual.
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Fun Fact
The 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!' franchise began as a newspaper comic strip created by Robert Ripley in 1918, and the film shorts were a natural extension of its popularity.
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