Jerry The Troublesome Tyke A Flash Affair (1926)

Animation featuring Jerry the Troublesome Tyke a cartoon dog. A production. We find Jerry in a developing room processing photographs. The curtain then rises (unusual to have a shot before the title curtain rises so perhaps shot out of order ) The cartoon artist Sid Griffiths sits at his drawing desk. He puts his pen into the inkpot and begins to draw. Jerry appears from his pen and jumps into the air. Jerry makes the shapes of letters with his body then they appear behind him. HERE WE ARE AGAIN Jerry says to Sid: Draw me a line, boss, and I ll show you a trick Sid nods and begins to draw. Sid draws a line then says: Now, what s this wonderful trick Jerry picks up the line, throws it over his shoulder and turns it into a stills camera. Now, Boss Look pleasant and watch for the dickybird Sid nods his head and poses for the camera. Jerry puts his head under the cloth at the back of the camera. The lens of the camera extends then bends in the middle. It turns upwards and