
Barnum's Trunk(1904)
A magician and some assistants put up a series of posters of music hall acts in a frame. Then the magician brings each poster to life.
Movie: Barnum's Trunk

La valise de Barnum
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A magician and some assistants put up a series of posters of music hall acts in a frame. Then the magician brings each poster to life.
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1904-02-24
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