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Believe It or Not (Second Series) #3
This entry in the series criss-crosses America to find various curiosities. Among them are a church in Nebraska made of bales of hay; a duck with four legs that lives with its owner in Flint, Michigan; a 128-year-old former slave who lives in Holly Springs, Mississippi, with her 100-year-old daughter; and, in a cemetery in Mayfield, Kentucky, a family plot wherein the deceased members are memorialized with life-size statues, including the patriarch's horse and other family pets. Vitaphone No. 1304.
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Plot Summary
This installment of Robert Ripley's "Believe It or Not" series explores a variety of strange and unusual facts from around the world. It showcases peculiar customs, unbelievable natural phenomena, and odd inventions that challenge common understanding. The film presents these snippets with Ripley's characteristic flair for the bizarre and astonishing. Viewers are treated to a whirlwind tour of the world's curiosities.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1931, critical reception is difficult to ascertain in modern terms. However, the "Believe It or Not" franchise, in general, was immensely popular, captivating audiences with its novel presentation of strange facts and trivia, which were a sensation in its time.
What Reviewers Say
Explores a wide array of fascinating and bizarre trivia.
Features Robert Ripley's engaging narration and presentation style.
Captures the public's fascination with the unusual and unexplained of its era.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short film is not readily available. However, the "Believe It or Not" brand was widely enjoyed for its ability to present curious facts in an accessible and entertaining format, making it a popular choice for audiences seeking novelty.
Fun Fact
Robert Ripley's "Believe It or Not" originated as a comic strip in 1918 and became a global phenomenon, spawning radio shows, films, and even Ripley's "Odditorium" museums.
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