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'Edsville' is a Canadian horror comedy short film, directed by Alan Marr and released in 1990. The film stars Stuart Clow and Kathleen Laskey as Paul and Paula, a couple whose trip to a rural antique auction unexpectedly leads them into a town populated entirely by Ed Sullivan impersonators and it appears to be a communicable disease which Paul and Paula themselves are at risk of contracting.[Marc Horton, "Self-indulgent film really boring; Press kit hilarious, but - alas - paying customers don't get one". 'Edmonton Journal', April 12, 1991.]
The film premiered at the 1990 Festival of Festivals.["Festival fever". 'Now', September 6, 1990.] It was subsequently screened theatrically under a unique model for short films, which made it the first short film in Canadian history to earn independent theatrical revenue; instead of screening before a feature film as short films commonly did in that era, it was screened following Guy Maddin's feature film 'Archangel',[ and patrons were given the option of paying an extra dollar if they wanted to see 'Edsville'.][Lisa Mulcahy, 'The Actor's Other Career Book: Using Your Chops to Survive and Thrive'. Simon & Schuster, 2010. .] It was also broadcast on CBC Television in 1992.["Canadians are tuning in to Canadian shows". 'Toronto Star', January 16, 1992.]
The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 12th Genie Awards in 1991.[Christopher Harris, "Black Robe leads race for Genies: Film community notes surprising omissions in list of nominees". 'The Globe and Mail', October 10, 1991.]
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