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A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« on: October 26, 2010, 09:33 »
Time traveller caught using cell phone in 1928 Charlie Chaplin film. [video]

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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2010, 09:50 »
He does go on a bit, doesn't he. :)
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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2010, 11:41 »
Sadly yes!  I thought we were never going to get to the film! 

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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2010, 11:52 »
We almost didn't. Talk about ego...
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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2010, 14:37 »
I just skiped on... still interesting.
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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2010, 15:47 »
There is a distinct possibility it may be an ear horn as suggested by THIS website. 

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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2010, 15:53 »
I'd go with him, look at the RVW picture.
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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2010, 15:58 »
Yes, that's what convinced me too!   :laugh:

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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2010, 21:45 »
It's only odd because he's making it sound odd.  If it was a mobile, who would she be talking to, anyway?  ;D
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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2010, 22:58 »
Perhaps another time traveller.   :scoot:

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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2010, 23:11 »
Of course, why didn't I think of that!   :crazy:
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Re: A cell phone in a 1928 movie?
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2010, 09:49 »
 :laugh:
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