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Believe It or Not (Second Series) #11
This entry of the series does not feature Robert Ripley, who is away gathering material on his tours. Leo Donnelly narrates various odds and ends like a church service held on a river in boats, one of the largest sculptures in the world, sand art in bottles and a man who pulls cars with his hair. This episode also has a greater amount of "critter" material: chickens learn to be aquatic thanks to a training duck, another hen adopts puppies as her own, the Australian platypus is discussed and a motorized blacksmith and we see a horse with double-hoof. Vitaphone No. 1410.
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Plot Summary
This short film from Robert Ripley's "Believe It or Not" series explores various peculiar facts and unusual occurrences from around the world. Each segment presents a different oddity, ranging from strange natural phenomena to unique human achievements and bizarre traditions. The film aims to showcase the astonishing and often unbelievable nature of reality.
Critical Reception
As a short documentary series from the early 1930s, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, Ripley's "Believe It or Not" brand was immensely popular, indicating widespread audience appeal for its novel and often sensationalized content. The shorts were seen as entertaining curiosities that tapped into a public fascination with the strange and unusual.
What Reviewers Say
Presented astonishing and quirky facts that captivated audiences.
Offered a glimpse into the unusual corners of the world during its time.
Relied on Robert Ripley's established name for viewership.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1932 short film is not available. However, the general 'Believe It or Not' franchise was known for its ability to intrigue and surprise viewers with its collection of oddities.
Fun Fact
Robert Ripley was known for his relentless pursuit of unusual facts, often traveling the globe himself or relying on a network of correspondents to find the most outlandish stories for his "Believe It or Not!" cartoons, radio shows, and films.
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