Believe It or Not #12
Believe It or Not #12

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Believe It or Not #12

1931
Movie
9 min
English

Traveling to North Africa, Ripley offers views of The Meeting Place of the Dead in Morocco, a jail for nagging wives, a village with houses made of tin cans, and a sultan with many wives and children.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Robert C. BruceGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary from Robert Ripley's "Believe It or Not" series showcases a collection of bizarre and unusual facts and phenomena from around the world. It features strange customs, peculiar people, and astonishing natural occurrences, all presented with Ripley's signature narration. The episode delves into the weird and wonderful aspects of life, challenging viewers' perceptions of the ordinary.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary from a popular serial, "Believe It or Not #12" was generally well-received for its novelty and ability to entertain with strange facts. It was part of a successful franchise that capitalized on public curiosity for the unusual, making it a popular piece of early cinema programming.

What Reviewers Say

  • Engaging and informative presentation of oddities.

  • Showcases a fascinating collection of the strange and unusual.

  • Typical of the popular 'Believe It or Not' series, providing quick entertainment.

Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short is difficult to ascertain due to its age, but the overall 'Believe It or Not' franchise was popular for its ability to present curious and entertaining facts to a broad audience.

Awards & Accolades

Part of the highly popular and influential 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!' franchise.

Fun Fact

The "Believe It or Not!" franchise, which this short is a part of, originated from Robert Ripley's syndicated newspaper panel that began in 1918.

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