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HISTORY DETECTIVES

Did a History Detectives viewer find a clip of the first talking picture? Monday, September 13 at 9 p.m. on PBS-HD

A collector thinks he may have a clip of the first talking picture. Host Gwen Wright tracks down the origin of the "Lauste Film Clip."

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Host Gwen Wright studies what could be a piece of film that's part of the first talking picture.

Next, what’s the story behind Gold Rush sketches of five and eight-pound gold nuggets? Did a beachcomber find a section of the first transatlantic cable?

Monday, September 13 at 9 p.m. on PBS-HD.

History Detectives

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