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The Egg-Laying Man
(1896) England
B&W : 50 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?

Performance.

Synopsis: Magician’s sleight-of-hand produces eggs from his head and arms.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 1 January 2025.

References: Gifford-British n. 00017 : Website-IMDb.