The Infernal Cakewalk
Jun 12 1903
•0h 5m
•Fantasy, Comedy
Pluto, having seen the earth, comes back home amazed at the success of that well-known dance, the "cake-walk." He has brought back with him two noted well-known dancers, who start their favorite dance amidst the flames.
Cast
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Devil
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