A Vitaphone Varieties short. Features costumed children in a cavern-like land of 'make believe' where they sing and tap dance.

“Bubbles” from 1930, it’s a real trip, but honestly, probably not one for most folks these days. If you’re into digging deep into early sound films or just curious about what "entertainment" meant back when talkies were shiny and new, then yeah, give it a peek.Everyone else? You'll probably find yourself bewildered, ma...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Roy Mack

Charley Chase
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"“Bubbles” from 1930, it’s a real trip, but honestly, probably not one for most folks these days. If you’re into digging deep into early sound films or just curious about what "entertainment" meant back when talkies were shiny and new, then yeah, give it a peek.Everyone else? You'll probably find yourself bewildered, maybe even a little bored. 🤷♀️This is a Vitaphone short, meaning it’s pretty much a filmed stage act. We open with Marjorie Kane.She steps out, gives a little wave, and sings this ..."

Mary Jane Gumm
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