
Thimble Theater(1938)
One of Joseph Cornell’s funniest films, Thimble Theater is structured like a vaudeville variety show about nature.
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One of Joseph Cornell’s funniest films, Thimble Theater is structured like a vaudeville variety show about nature.
Release Date
1938-01-01
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7.4
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