The Magician's Alms (1905)

Genre : Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

Runtime : 3M

Director : Alice Guy-Blaché

Synopsis

A magician transforms a tiny dinner table into a full meal for a homeless man.

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Alice Guy-Blaché
Alice Guy-Blaché
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