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Onésime, Post Office Employee

1913-01-19 · 7 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy

Users of the postal service aren't very happy that Onésime spends his work time writing love letters to a lovely lady. Understandably, the woman's husband doesn't take it very well either. To escape his wrath, Onésime can think of nothing better than slipping into the mail duct. And it's pneumatic.

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Directors
Jean Durand
Production companies
Gaumont
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Ernest BourbonErnest BourbonOnésime
Mademoiselle DavrièresMademoiselle DavrièresLa gentille cliente
Édouard GrisolletLe mari de la cliente

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