30 July 1909 Fantasy, Comedy 4 mins
Many of the scenes of this split-reel short about a bizarre group of tramp musicians who disappear into and out of drums, beach umbrellas and whatnots were shot in the street and the others were on stages decorated to look realistic.
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France 30 July 1909
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