Summary

Central Africa.

Bill is the chimpanzee pet on board a ship. C/U of the young chimp wearing a jumper. He sits at a table and holds out a bowl of food - he is very cute.

A joke is made about the chimp being bandy. He runs along on deck holding a metal washing tub on his head. The chimp holds a mop and tries to make a salute. Quite funny! He strikes some funny poses. There is snow on deck of ship - looks freezing. Bit cruel really.

Was an item in Pathe Pictorial issue number 670.

Source British Pathé
Title JUST BILL
Description Central Africa.

Bill is the chimpanzee pet on board a ship. C/U of the young chimp wearing a jumper. He sits at a table and holds out a bowl of food - he is very cute.

A joke is made about the chimp being bandy. He runs along on deck holding a metal washing tub on his head. The chimp holds a mop and tries to make a salute. Quite funny! He strikes some funny poses. There is snow on deck of ship - looks freezing. Bit cruel really.

Was an item in Pathe Pictorial issue number 670.
Archive British Pathe
Year 1931
Duration 00:01:18:00
Stock Black & White
Sound Mute
Film ID 908.09

Keywords

Central Africa Bill chimpanzees monkeys pets ships jokes comedy navy mascots washing
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