In an effort to secure a promised inheritance, Onésime invents a time machine that speeds up activity on earth, hyper-animates men and machines, and telescopes the human life-cycle.
The original title is "Onésime horloger" (FR).
The film was directed by Jean Durand.
The screenplay was written by Louis Feuillade.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0210205.
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Onésime horloger
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