The Big Swallow
Ratings
A man, objecting to being filmed, comes closer and closer to the camera lens until his mouth is all we see. Then he opens wide and swallows camera and cinematographer. He steps back, chews, and grins.
Production
Williamson Kinematograph Company
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
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