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Mesmerist and Country Couple

Mesmerist and Country Couple

Genres

Comedy

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“Mr. and Mrs. Hayseed have heard of this wonderful Professor, and come to his office. They waken him from a trance, give him a fee and he hypnotizes them. The stunts they do while under his influence would make the Sphinx laugh for joy. Hayseed stands on his head, balances himself on a chair and takes off his clothes. Mrs. Hayseed also begins to disrobe, but she goes behind a screen. Her bare arm appears over the top, and she drops her clothes on the floor. It is a hair raising moment to guess what she's going to do next. The mystical appearances and lightning changes are managed with wonderful cleverness.” (Edison film catalog)

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

2 mins

Rating

2.5/10

Release Date

20 May 1899

Country

United States of America

Cast

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