22 September 1897 Comedy 1 mins
A 19th century wire-walker performs his stage act on a woman's clothesline. An early comedy by pioneer director Robert W. Paul.
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Robert W. Paul as Chasing Man
Robert W. Paul Director
United Kingdom 22 September 1897
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1897 Robert W. Paul.
