Two men get tangled up in a housewife’s washing line, in this entertaining early film from 1896, which recreates a stage 'slack wire' act. It was one of a number of music hall acts adapted for film by film pioneer R. W. Paul, and features Harry Lamore, who had developed the act on stage. The man chasing, in top hat and tails, is Robert Paul himself, in what is his only known screen appearance, while the housewife is played by Paul's wife and actress, Ellen Daws.
I don't know for certain that Harry Lamore teamed up with Wilson in an acrobatic cycle act but I've got a hunch it's the same person. Great posters anyway! I can't find very much more information on Harry Lamore/ LaMore/ La More, so if you know anything, please say so in the comments.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-fun-on-the-clothesline-1896-online
I don't know for certain that Harry Lamore teamed up with Wilson in an acrobatic cycle act but I've got a hunch it's the same person. Great posters anyway! I can't find very much more information on Harry Lamore/ LaMore/ La More, so if you know anything, please say so in the comments.
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-fun-on-the-clothesline-1896-online
