"Animal Act With Baboon, Dog & Donkey" (1919 Original Black & White Film)

This black and white film from 1919 showcases an intriguing performance featuring a baboon with surprising talents. The baboon, dressed in human attire, captivates the audience with various tricks, including playing the violin and performing acrobatics. Accompanied by a woman with a donkey and a spotted dog, the baboon entertains with its bicycle riding and rope jumping skills. However, chaos ensues when the donkey gets involved, leading to humorous antics and unexpected twists. Experience the charm and humor of early 20th-century entertainment in this vintage footage.

Source :
Commonwealth Pictures Corporation & Afi/Zouary. (1919) Animal Act With Baboon, Dog and Donkey. Spanuth, H. A. U., prod [United States: Commonwealth Pictures Corp., or 1920?] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/96521533/