

The original viral dog video — from 1895.
A short black-and-white silent documentary film featuring one dog jumping through hoops and another dancing in a costume, which was considered lost until footage from an 1896 Fairground Programme was identified as being from this film.
Practical Effects
Actual 1895 dogs doing actual tricks. No CGI, just treats and vibes.
Costume
One dog is DRESSED. UP. Redefining 'dapper' for the canine community.

Director
Birt Acres
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Birt Acres shot this on 35mm film he developed himself after falling out with Robert Paul, the guy who basically invented British cinema. Drama!
This is literally cinema's first dog content—predating 'doggo' discourse by 125 years. The medium was invented for this.
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