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Devant’s Hand Shadows
(1896) England
B&W : 80 feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: David Devant [himself]

Robert W. Paul production; distributed by [?] Robert W. Paul? / Produced by Robert W. Paul. / Released June 1896. / [?] 35mm spherical format? / This presentation is made up of two short lengths of film.

Performance.

Synopsis: Magician Devant demonstrates hand shadows from his stage act.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 16 July 2009.

References: Gifford-British n. 00019.