26 February 1904 Fantasy, Comedy 3 mins
Benvenuto Cellini, sculptor to the King, is thrust into a dungeon because he has offended His Majesty by not being able for some time past to produce a statue that will please him. He is told that he will stay there until he does so.
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France 26 February 1904
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02 February 1904
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15 April 1904
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15 January 1904
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