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Yoyo (Pierre Étaix, 1965)
Oct
29
1929
One of multiple dates in the film. A circus poster featuring Yoyo with the caption ON 2 SEPTEMBER 1942 THE WAR BREAKS OUT. October 29, 1929, was of course the date of the Wall Street Crash. DP: Jean Boffety.
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The Man Who Laughs (Paul Leni, 1928)
Jan
29
1690
A hand-painted carnival banner reading “URSUS ye Philosopher presents THE LAUGHING MAN. Don't fail to see GWYNPLAINE who was deserted at ye age of ten on ye night of ye 29th of January 1690 by ye Villainous Comprachicos on ye coast of Cornwall. This little boy has grown up and is now known as THE LAUGHING MAN”. DP: Gilbert Warrenton.
“What a lucky clown you are! You don't have to wipe off your laugh.”
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