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Flannel is a soft woven fabric, of various fineness. Flannel was originally made from carded wool or worsted yarn, but is now often made from either wool, cotton, or synthetic fibre. Flannel may be brushed to create extra softness or remain unbrushed. The brushing process is a mechanical process where a fine metal brush rubs the fabric to create fine fibers from the loosely spun yarns. Typically, flannel has either a single- or double-sided nap. Double-napped flannel refers to a fabric that has been brushed on both sides. If the flannel is not napped, it gains its softness through the loosely spun yarn in its woven form. Flannel is commonly used to make tartan clothing, blankets, bed sheets, and sleepwear.
The origin of the word is uncertain, but a Welsh origin has been suggested as fabric similar to flannel can be traced back to Wales, where it was well known as early as the 16th century. The French term flanelle was used in the late 17th century, and the German Flanell was used in the early 18th century.
"The Man" is a slang phrase that may refer to the government or to some other authority in a position of power. In addition to this derogatory connotation, it may also serve as a term of respect and praise.
The phrase "the Man is keeping me down" is commonly used to describe oppression. The phrase "stick it to the Man" encourages resistance to authority, and essentially means "fight back" or "resist", either openly or via sabotage.
The earliest recorded use[citation needed] of the term "the Man" in the American sense dates back to a letter written by a young Alexander Hamilton in September 1772, when he was 15. In a letter to his father James Hamilton, published in the Royal Dutch-American Gazette, he described the response of the Dutch governor of St. Croix to a hurricane that raked that island on August 31, 1772. "Our General has issued several very salutary and humane regulations and both in his publick and private measures, has shewn himself the Man." [dubious – discuss] In the Southern U.S. states, the phrase came to be applied to any man or any group in a position of authority, or to authority in the abstract. From about the 1950s the phrase was also an underworld code word for police, the warden of a prison or other law enforcement or penal authorities.
Actors: Ralph Moffettone (writer), Ralph Moffettone (actor), Ralph Moffettone (editor), Ralph Moffettone (director), Ralph Moffettone (producer), Vasile Flutur (actor), Kai Lovelace (composer), Katie Oscar (producer), Kristina Mueller (actor), Claire Jamison (actress),
Genres: Drama, Short,Actors: Matthew Betz (actor), Edmund Breese (actor), George Fawcett (actor), Harry L. Fraser (actor), George Beranger (director), Johnny Hines (director), George Amy (editor), C.C. Burr (miscellaneous crew), Johnny Hines (actor), J. Barney Sherry (actor), Richard Thorpe (actor), Julia Swayne Gordon (actress), C.C. Burr (producer), Raymond L. Schrock (writer), Betty Carpenter (actress),
Plot: Car racer Burn 'em Up Barnes, son of a wealthy manufacturer, leaves home to make his own way in the world. After being robbed by hoodlums, Barnes joins a group of hobos who take him in and show him the carefree life.
Keywords: car, car-racing, character-name-in-title, farce, race-car, racecar-driver, racer, serial