The Fabulous Fraud(1948)
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, we learn the story of Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer, the man who discovered hypnotism.
Movie: The Fabulous Fraud
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Anton Mesmer
Blind Girl
Blind Girl's Father
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