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The Chinese Shadows

The Chinese Shadows

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ComedyAnimation

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At the beginning of this film two women come onstage dressed in Oriental fashion. They present a shadow play theatre.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

3 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

23 May 1908

Country

France

Cast

Julienne Mathieu

Julienne Mathieu

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