An early short talkie featuring Frances White singing a medley of humorous songs..
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Alright, so 'Frances White' is one of those deep dives you take if you're *really* into cinema history. Specifically, the very beginning of the talkie era. Is it worth watching today? Only if you're a film buff, an archivist, or just endlessly fascinated by how movies used to *sound*. Anyone expecting a plot, or even m...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Alright, so 'Frances White' is one of those deep dives you take if you're *really* into cinema history. Specifically, the very beginning of the talkie era. Is it worth watching today? Only if you're a film buff, an archivist, or just endlessly fascinated by how movies used to *sound*. Anyone expecting a plot, or even much in the way of visual pizzazz, will be pretty bored. This short is essentially a filmed vaudeville act, starring Frances White on a stark stage, singing some 'humorous' songs. I..."
