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The Burning Towel or A Household Quarrel

The Burning Towel or A Household Quarrel

Genres

Comedy

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A couple’s fight over dinner leads to spiralling domestic abuse that spreads all over town. (MoMA)

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

5 mins

Rating

3.5/10

Release Date

09 August 1911

Country

France

Cast

Sarah Duhamel

Sarah Duhamel

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