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Believe It or Not #7
Another entry in Robert L. Ripley's series. This time we also get to see Dan Edwards, the most decorated U.S. Veteran who is also missing a hand. For some reason we are introduced to another man missing a hand and then Ripley gets into the "believe it or not" stories. Included here is a woman married twelve times before her sixteenth birthday, a King who was married to a woman for twenty-eight years and only saw her twice; once when they were married and the other when she died.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary, part of the "Ripley's Believe It or Not" series, showcases a variety of unusual and bizarre facts and phenomena from around the world. It features strange occurrences, peculiar people, and astounding natural wonders, all presented with Robert Ripley's signature style of sensationalism and curiosity.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary from 1931, formal critical reception is scarce. However, the "Ripley's Believe It or Not" series was immensely popular in its time, captivating audiences with its strange and often unbelievable content that tapped into a public fascination with the extraordinary.
What Reviewers Say
Delivered on the promise of the bizarre and unusual.
A fascinating glimpse into the world's oddities as presented in the early 20th century.
Entertaining for its sheer strangeness and presentation.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this specific short are not readily available. However, the broader "Ripley's Believe It or Not" shorts were generally well-received for their novelty and ability to present shocking or unbelievable facts.
Fun Fact
The "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" franchise, which began with newspaper cartoons, became a multimedia phenomenon, spawning radio shows, books, films, and museum attractions, with Robert Ripley himself becoming a cultural icon for his ability to find and present the world's strangest truths.
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