Barnum's Trunk

1904•4m•

★5.7(11 ratings)

ComedyFantasy

Overview

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.

Director

Gaston Velle

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Direction

Director: Gaston Velle

Production

Producer: Charles Pathé

Keywords

silent filmtrick film

Did You Know?

The original title is "La valise de Barnum" (FR).

The film was directed by Gaston Velle.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0231234.

Barnum's Trunk

1904•4m•

★5.7(11 ratings)

ComedyFantasy

Overview

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.

Director

Gaston Velle

Watchlist

Main Cast

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Gaston Velle

Production

Producer: Charles Pathé

Keywords

silent filmtrick film

Did You Know?

The original title is "La valise de Barnum" (FR).

The film was directed by Gaston Velle.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0231234.

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5.7/10

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11 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

La valise de Barnum

Status:

Released

Language:

No Language

Country of Origin:

France

Production Companies:

Pathé Frères

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Barnum's Trunk

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Gaston Velle

Full Crew

Direction

Production

Keywords

Did You Know?

Barnum's Trunk

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Gaston Velle

Full Crew

Direction

Production

Keywords

Did You Know?

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