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Food for Thought
Hangry animals demand better grub in this bizarre advert by E.T. Green
Advert 6 mins
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Overview
What has the animals on Henry’s farm talking in Northern Irish accents? Could it be that they know why Tommy Mullen’s livestock are a picture of health and stamina? Discover the magic of E. T. Green’s and see inside their mill in Donegal Quay before returning to Henry’s farm to see if his livestock will get what they were asking for.
This film comes from the E.T. Green collection held by Wadell Media Ltd. Explore the Britain on Film map to discover more films commissioned by E.T. Green to caputure rural life in Northern Ireland.
Genres
Advert
Country
Northern Ireland
Location
BelfastMourne Mountains
Language
English
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