Would Anybody Like An Alligator? (1930)

Low angle shot of a large alligator sculpture. C/U of half a dozen young alligators in pens - they are in very small areas with straw on the ground. C/U of an alligator being held by a keeper. It has string tied around its muzzle. The string is cut. C/U of the alligators in pens. Handlers lift them out and one man brings one of the animals very close to the camera. High angle shot of small alligator in a pool of water. Other alligators are lowered onto the ground and have the string taken off their muzzles. C/U of keeper walking towards the camera holding large alligator. This animal is dragged along by its tail and then its skin is brushed with a large yard broom. C/U of the alligator having its back brushed - it seems to like it. “For years and years lots of people wondered why alligators happened - the shoe, bag and hide business showed us the best reason - “ L/S of a very ornate Middle Eastern looking building with palm trees in a courtyard. C/U of alligator moving into the pool. Hi
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