The Melomaniac

The Melomaniac

6.5IMDb Score
Released:1903-05-18
Duration:3 min
Country:France
Director:Georges Méliès
Actors:Georges Méliès
Production:Star Film

Overview:

The leader of a marching band demonstrates an unusual way of writing music.

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