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Rebus-Film Nr. 1 (1925)

Rebus-Film Nr. 1 (1925)

Animation

An interactive crossword

Release Date: 1925, April 9
Directors: Paul Leni
Countries: Germany

Overview:

An "extra" shown in two parts at the movie theater, before and after a feature: part one gives the clues to six words in a crossword puzzle, part two gives the answers. In addition to the visual clues, which are clips of a party, an Asian country, a European city, table games, winter, and bullfighting, there are montages of street scenes and spinning objects. A simple cartoon character, Mr. Rebus, walks the audience through the clues, and title cards encourage the participation of the theatergoers.

Keywords:

short film cartoon puzzle