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| Written by | Lubin Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English intertitles |
Clowns Spinning Hats is a black-and-white silent film featuring clowns throwing hats back and forth to each other. It was written and produced by Lubin Films and released April 7, 1900.
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