Microscopic Mysteries (1932)
Overview
This short film takes a look through a microscope's lens at insect life.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.583 |
Directed By
Hugo Lund
TOP CAST
Pete Smith
Narrator (voice)
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