Foxy Grandpa Plays Banjo As Well As He Dances (1902 Original Black & White Film)

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Dive into the whimsical world of vaudeville entertainment with this charming black and white film from 1902! The stage is set with a stone fence and a picturesque forest backdrop as Joseph Hart takes center stage as the lovable character Foxy Grandpa, engrossed in his newspaper. Enter "Chub" and "Bunt," two mischievous boys with matching suits and a banjo, who playfully interrupt Grandpa's reading. What ensues is a delightful banjo serenade, with Grandpa showcasing his musical prowess and the boys joining in with tap dancing and laughter. As Grandpa takes the floor, he dazzles with his tap dance skills, leaving the audience in awe. Watch as the trio entertains with laughter and music, culminating in a joyful dance-off before exiting the stage.

Source :
Hart, J., Bonine, R., Bunny, American Mutoscope And Biograph Company & Paper Print Collection. (1902) The boys think they have one on Foxy Grandpa, but he fools them. United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/96521664

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