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An Up-to-Date Conjurer

An Up-to-Date Conjurer

Genres

Comedy

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A film from Méliès has him playing a magician who does a few tricks including making a woman disappear.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

1 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

01 January 1899

Country

France

Cast

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

Magician

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