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The Last Word in Chickens

The Last Word in Chickens

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Documentary

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This 10-minute short documentary exploring the shifting state of the American poultry industry was preserved in 2015 from an original nitrate print. More information is available on the film's page in the National Film Preservation Foundation's website, where this version can be found featuring original music by Michael D. Mortilla.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Dutch

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 January 1924

Country

Cast

Unidentified agricultural workers

Unidentified agricultural workers

Themselves

Child

Child

Themself

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