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The Oracle of Delphi

The Oracle of Delphi

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CrimeFantasy

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A box of valued jewels is placed inside the tomb of Delphi. A thief breaks into the tomb and steals it, but soon the ghost of Delphi appears and puts a curse on him.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

2 mins

Rating

5.4/10

Release Date

14 August 1903

Country

France

Cast

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

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