08 July 1905 Comedy, Crime 6 mins
A burglar escapes from the apartment he's robbing by sliding down the clothesline, but in the end he's caught by the family dog.
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United States 08 July 1905
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05 June 1905
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23 May 1905
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31 December 1905
1905 short film showing people walking down a Ljutomer street after mass.
10 September 1905
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02 November 1905
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07 October 1905
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