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The two Deonzo Brothers in a stage act which involves leaping in and out of
barrels. Each part of the act becomes more elaborate than the last. It is shot
on a stage with rural backdrop. The fragment ends abruptly.
The Deonzo Brothers were American, from Hamilton Ohio. For further
information on the Deonzo Brothers, see article from the Harmsworth Magazine
Feb-Jul 1901, reprinted in Charlie Holland 'Strange Feats and Clever Turns'. The
article has detailed illustrations of the barrel-jumping act depicted in the
film, including how the act turns out, which is - tragically - missing from the
film print.
Bryony Dixon *This film is included in the BFI DVD compilation 'R.W. Paul: The Collected Films 1895-1908', with music by Stephen Horne and optional commentary by Ian Christie.
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Complete film (1:10)
