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Hints and Hobbies No. 8

A grisly recipe for herring, teaching dogs to fight crime and other eccentric tips for modern living.

Interest film 1926 16 mins Silent

Overview

Learn a grisly way to souse herrings with comedian Ernie Lotinga, or squat yourself skinny under the tutelage of a cigarette-smoking gym instructor, in this fun-packed edition of the popular, quirky 'Hints and Hobbies' film magazine series. Let mystic Carama guide you through the hidden meanings of a deck of cards and - in a real crowd-pleaser - teach the family dog to fight crime. Great fun.