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Playing Cards

Une partie de cartes1896

Early Méliès short made up of footage of he and some friends playing cards.

Overview

Three friends are playing cards in a beer garden. One of them orders drinks. The waitress comes back with a bottle of wine and three glasses on a tray. The man serves his friends. They clink glasses and drink. Then the man asks for a newspaper. He reads a funny story in it and the three friends burst out laughing while the waitress merely smiles.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 1, 1896
Original language
French
Countries
France
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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