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  • Clown and Automaton (1903)
  • Short | Fantasy, Short
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Clown and Automaton (1903)
Short | Fantasy, Short
This wonderful film belongs to the class known as mystifying or illusion films. A magician produces before the audience a small automaton figure of a clown, which he places upon a pedestal, whereupon the figure begins to grow, as he passes...See moreThis wonderful film belongs to the class known as mystifying or illusion films. A magician produces before the audience a small automaton figure of a clown, which he places upon a pedestal, whereupon the figure begins to grow, as he passes his hand in front of it, until it is full life size; when it at once comes to life and endeavors to quarrel with the magician. He, however, with the aid of a heavy sledge hammer, gradually reduces the figure to its original size. One of the most interesting films ever presented. Written by Selig Catalog See less
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William Nicholas Selig
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Updated Dec 31, 1903
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1903 (United States)

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