11 Jun 2024
Children beyond the war
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Two Toddlers in High Chairs
Two toddlers sit for the camera in their best clothing. One is determined to take toys and objects from the other until the other toddler starts to cry. The BFI notes this is a copy of a film originally made by the Lumière brothers.
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