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.
Watch the official Fun on the Clothesline 1897 trailer in HD below.
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.
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