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An extant film from 1912 is notable and there is substantial coverage of it. FloridaArmy (talk) 17:49, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Doctor Bridget is an extant short comedy film from 1912. Frederick A. Thomson directed.

It is about a spoiled and sickly man, Freddie, who undergoes various medical tests and treatments before Bridget restores his vigor.[1] It stars John Bunny as Bridget, the cook and dishwasher.[2]

The film is part of the EYE Film Institute Netherlands collection and includes titles in Dutch.

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References

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  1. ^ "Motion Picture News". Motion Picture News Incorporated. November 24, 1912 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Slapstick Divas: The Women of Silent Comedy. BearManor Media.
  3. ^ Rockett, Kevin (November 24, 1996). The Irish Filmography: Fiction Films, 1896-1996. Red Mountain Media. ISBN 978-0-9526698-0-7 – via Google Books.