The 1914 black-and-white film "Won in a Cupboard" was thought lost until a copy was discovered in Australia. However, this recovered version was severely damaged. In an unexpected turn of events, this damage created a unique artistic effect.
While the loss of the original film is unfortunate, the damaged version has emerged as a new artwork in its own right. — Read the rest
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