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La vrit sur l'homme-singe (1906)

Also known as Man Monkey

1906 · Silent film · 5 min · dir. Alice Guy-Blaché

  • Comedy

Synopsis

A gentleman visits a hair consultant for his baldness problems. The latter recommends a new lotion. The gentleman lets himself be convinced and a bellboy is immediately dispatched for the delivery which arrives at the concierge's lodge. The concierge, curious, and believing it to be good wine drinks a good part of it. He then tops up the bottle with water from the carafe. His wife goes to take his package to the gentleman. The concierge who does not feel well goes to bed quickly. When he wakes…

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Details

Director
Alice Guy-Blaché
Studio
L. Gaumont & Cie
Released
1906-12-16
Original title
La vérité sur l'homme-singe
Running time
5 minutes

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