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The Mysterious Retort

The Mysterious Retort

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A wizard sleeps at a table in his well-appointed sitting room. From a drawer in the table, a snake appears.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

3 mins

Rating

5.58/10

Release Date

28 September 1906

Country

France

Cast

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

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