The First-born
1910-04-21 · 10 min · Not rated
A short silent comedy produced by Gaston Mèliès in San Antonio.
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- Directors
- William F. Haddock
- Production companies
- Georges Méliès
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Francis FordMr. Newlywed
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