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The Fortune Favors the Brave

1908•6m
Fantasy

A young boy's adventure takes him to the domain of the Genie of the Cathedral Bell, where he finds a fortune to enrich his family. The film is currently presumed lost.

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Production

Star Film Company

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

Gnome

Francis Ford

Francis Ford

André Méliès

Young boy

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