"An interesting exhibit by Hadji Cheriff, of the original Midway Plaisance. Twirls his rifle over his shoulder, behind back, under leg, both hands and one hand."
Watch the official Arabian Gun Twirler 1899 trailer in HD below.
Hadji Cheriff as Himself
James H. White Producer
United States 01 March 1899
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