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Mr. Teddy Elben in his Song Scena (1926)
 

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Mr. Teddy Elben in his Song Scena, "When That Yiddisher Band Played an Irish Tune"
35mm, black and white, 6 mins
 
DirectorRobert J. Cullen
Production CompanyDe Forest Phonofilms

Cast: Teddy Elben and his band

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Mr Elben presents his 'Irish Jewsiliers'.

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This comic musical sketch features the comic performer and bandleader, Teddy Elben, who presents his band all in Jewish costume. He does some patter and introduces the band. Always on the wrong cue, they play an Irish jig, some Yiddish music and a ragtime tune, before being booed off stage by the 'audience' throwing old vegetables on to the stage.

Bryony Dixon

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