The Life of a Gamester(1903)
A 8-chapter ("tableaux") short film that tells the story of a gambler who ends his life on the guillotine.
Movie: The Life of a Gamester
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A 8-chapter ("tableaux") short film that tells the story of a gambler who ends his life on the guillotine.
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1903-02-23
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