The Clock-Maker's Secret

Oct 27, 1907

0h 11m

★ 5.1

Overview

The town-crier summons the inhabitants of the town and they read a manifesto which is posted on a wall announcing the fact that at 4 o'clock on that day the Lord Mayor will receive bids for the building of a town clock.

Genres

Horror

Drama

Fantasy

Production Companies

Pathé Frères

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