Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini
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Houdini and his wife Bess are walking along the Seine in Paris, when he encounters a melee between a drunkard and the police. In the ensuing confusion, Houdini is arrested and taken to the police station where he is handcuffed, manacles, shackled, straitjacketed and otherwise tied up to a chair. He escapes from all these restraints. The film, originally shot in 1901, and re-shot in 1909, is intended as a way of recording the amazing escapes of Houdini the illusionist.
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- Original Title
- Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2m
- Production Studios
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
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What is Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini about?
Houdini and his wife Bess are walking along the Seine in Paris, when he encounters a melee between a drunkard and the police. In the ensuing confusion, Houdini is arrested and taken to the police station where he is handcuffed, manacles, shackled, straitjacketed and otherwise tied up to a chair. He escapes from all these restraints. The film, originally shot in 1901, and re-shot in 1909, is intended as a way of recording the amazing escapes of Houdini the illusionist.
Who directed Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini?
Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini?
The principal cast of Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini includes Harry Houdini.
When was Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini released and how long is it?
Les exploits d'Houdini à Paris; ou, Les merveilleux expoits d'Houdini was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 2m.