Movie: The Tarantella from 'Napoli'

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Hans Beck
Hans Beck

Valborg Borchsenius
Valborg Borchsenius

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    This Danish film shows us a young woman doing a dance, which translates to tarantula. According to the brief bio over at the Europa Film Treasures site, this dance was "influenced" by the delirium caused by the bite of a tarantula.

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    1903-05-20

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    6.3

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