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His Birthday Present (Original title)
Date: 1915 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom



Shotlist: "HIS BIRTHDAY PRESENT. The Imperial moustache singed by the British "Lion"". A cartoon of Kaiser Wilhelm II which moves its eyes and moustache, the latter gradually falling off; the head then turns into a skeleton (77ft). Note: Kaiser Wilhelm II's birthday was 27th January.

Genres:
Animation, Newsreel

Subjects:
Propaganda, Wilhelm II, Kaiser of Germany (1859-1941), Moustaches

Series title:

Releases
Date: 1915Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SilentAspect ratio: 1.375:1Runtime: 1 mins 00 secs - Length: 77 FeetLanguage: English
Date: January 2015Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Black and White - SilentRuntime: 1 mins Distributor: BFIPlayer

Credits (2)
Production Company: Pathé Frères Cinema, Animator: Adrien Barrère
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(11)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 76 FeetStock date: 1995BFI identifier: C-835984
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-415918
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request


Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-415918-2
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request



Digital materials(6)
Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-415729
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file


Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-415729-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file


Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-415825
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file


Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-415825-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file


Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-415918
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request


Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-415918-2
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request



Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm BW and Tinted PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 76 FeetStock date: 1915BFI identifier: C-78011
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 76 FeetStock date: 1995BFI identifier: C-835984
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: CTASound: SilentLength: 76 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-78010
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 66 FeetBFI identifier: C-78012
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: SilentLength: 76 FeetBFI identifier: C-78009
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication