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The Vanishing Lady
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Title: The Vanishing Lady

Release Date: 1 Jan 1896

Runtime: 1m

Genre: Mystery

Director: Théâtre Robert-Houdin

Production Companies: Théâtre Robert-Houdin

Overview: Georges Méliès makes a woman disappear, then reappear.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.2 (119 votes)

Cast

  • Magician: Georges Méliès
  • Woman (as Jeanne d'Alcy): Jehanne d'Alcy
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