A traveler at an inn is plagued by a mischievous devil, in a trick-filled early fantasy short. The special effects use clever editing and are still delightful. A charming glimpse of the earliest magic of cinema for anyone curious about film history.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (2,523 votes)
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