Believe It or Not #1
Synopsis
Robert L. Ripley first shows the very first cartoon of his, published in newspapers 8 years earlier. He then proceeds with various oddities, first introducing a woman who can read aloud 8 words a second. He demonstrates this by giving her a 200-word tract she reads in 24 seconds. Next a woman telephones to question his assertion that you can walk through a hole in a cigarette paper, but he demonstrates how when she arrives. Other oddities follow. Vitaphone No. 1005.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murray Roth
- Original Title
- Believe It or Not #1
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murray Roth
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Murray Roth
Director
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What is Believe It or Not #1 about?
Robert L. Ripley first shows the very first cartoon of his, published in newspapers 8 years earlier. He then proceeds with various oddities, first introducing a woman who can read aloud 8 words a second. He demonstrates this by giving her a 200-word tract she reads in 24 seconds. Next a woman telephones to question his assertion that you can walk through a hole in a cigarette paper, but he demonstrates how when she arrives. Other oddities follow. Vitaphone No. 1005.
Who directed Believe It or Not #1?
Believe It or Not #1 was directed by Murray Roth.
Who stars in Believe It or Not #1?
The principal cast of Believe It or Not #1 includes Robert L. Ripley.
When was Believe It or Not #1 released and how long is it?
Believe It or Not #1 was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 9m.