Post No Bills (1896)
Overview
A soldier stands guard at a sentry box and leaves it unprotected for a moment, a moment that two men take advantage of to put up posters where it is prohibited.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 2.059 |
Directed By
Georges Méliès
Crew
Georges Méliès
TOP CAST
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