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A Terrible Night
A Terrible Night

A Terrible Night

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ComedyHorror

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A man tries to get a good night's sleep, but is disturbed by a giant spider that leaps onto his bed, and a battle ensues in hilarious comic fashion.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

1 mins

Rating

5.086/10

Release Date

01 January 1896

Country

France

Cast

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

L'homme qui essaie de dormir

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