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The Pottery Maker
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The Pottery Maker

1925-01-01 · 8 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary

A little girl watches the craftsman at work while inter-titles explain the particulars of pottery-making.

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Directors
Robert Flaherty
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United States of America
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Released

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Elizabeth Bacon CusterThe Grandmother
Ruth RaffoThe Grand Daughter
Victor RaffoThe Potter

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