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The Strange Case of Balthazar Hyppolite

The Strange Case of Balthazar Hyppolite

Genres

Mystery

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An enigmatic film historian endeavors to unravel the mystery of what may be the world's first ever motion picture.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

23 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

19 July 1993

Country

United States of America

Cast

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