The Rat Swallower

The Rat Swallower

The Rat Swallower was among the most popular [http://www.knowdrama.com/creative/03/5.html] of the primitive cartoons that were shown by magic lantern projectionists, or "savoyards" that were common in the cities of early 19th century Europe. The Rat Swallower featured a sleeping man, whose mouth opened and closed as the projectionist made snoring sounds. The image of a rat would then move across the man's sleeping body, and jump into his mouth as he snored. [http://www.galanteeshow.be/laternad.html]


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