

A Terrible Night
1896-01-01 · 1 min · ★ 5.2
A man tries to get a good night's sleep, but is disturbed by a giant spider that leaps onto his bed, and a battle ensues in hilarious comic fashion.
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- Georges Méliès
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- Star Film
- Countries
- France
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- Released
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