The Mistletoe Bough (1904) - short version | BFI National Archive

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This traditional story was told at Christmas time from the 18th century. People would recite or sing the spooky tale of a bride who accidentally locks herself in an oak chest during a game of hide and seek. Percy Stow's charming film uses trick photography to evoke her ghostly spirit. This is a shorter version of the restored film; the full-length, eight-minute original can be found on BFI Player, also with new music by Pete Wiggs of Saint Etienne, commissioned by the BFI.
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[@marianaf913]

Amazing restoration, BFI. Wonderful work, beautiful scenes, a great melody.
Very impressive material and it was on 1904.

[@cjknotty]

Must have been quite an impressive visual effect back in 1904!!

[@robmoore7708]

A 15th century ruined Manor House in Minster Lovell has this story attached to its history.

[@benfletcher9659]

I been there. There are at least 5 houses that claim the legend though.

[@vodenapuska4796]

118 years old...this is huge!

[@mikeseaman4806]

Excellent restoration. Does this mean that the full 8 minute version does not exist?

[@youngsteph1]

Quite macabre. Nice setting. See the full 8 min film in BFI player listed above, which fills it in better.

[@AswinET]

Where can I find the full version

[@wwb2081]

wow

[@MikeChaput]

Spoooooky

[@ghostnr9]

Oh, dear... }:O

[@Cerolessly]

O nice this is a good video i only heard about this threw tiktok