Jan 01, 1898
3 min
Full-HD

The Astronomer's Dream (1898)

An astronomer has a terrifying dream.

Category

Fantasy

Country

France

Companies

Star Film Company

Georges Méliès

Astronomer

Jehanne d'Alcy

Phoebe

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