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'BIDDALL'S FUNERAL' added to 'My films'.

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BIDDALL'S FUNERAL [3438]

The funeral of George Biddall. Biddall's circus travelled the country. The most famous part of their show was the "Biddall's Ghost Illusion", which gave the impression of pictures moving. When George Biddall died in 1909, people flocked to his funeral in Cockermouth. Buffalo Bill Cody was amongst the mourners.

Full length video available

1909

silent

bw