This Danish film shows us a young woman doing a dance, which translates to tarantula. According to the brief bio over at the Europa Film Treasures site, this dance was "influenced" by the delirium caused by the bite of a tarantula.
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Tarantella, aus dem Ballet 'Napoli' Trailer
Tarantella en Nápoles Trailer
Denmark 20 May 1903
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 1903 Peter Elfelt.
