The Melbourne Cup (1896)
Overview
This film documents the 1896 Melbourne Cup horse race including footage of the crowd watching the race.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.481 |
Directed By
Henry Walter Barnett
Marius Sestier
Crew
Henry Walter Barnett
Marius Sestier
Marius Sestier
Henry Walter Barnett
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