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Playing Cards

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

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  • Comedy
  • Documentary

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.

Keywords

  • 19th century
  • remake
  • poker
  • camping
  • cigarette
  • garden
  • card playing
  • silent film
  • drink

Details

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