Movie: The Devil in a Convent

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Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès

The Devil

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    A priest is officiating at a convent, when suddenly he is transformed into the devil, who frightens away the nuns and turns the place into pandemonium.

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    1899-01-01

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    6.3

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