Flesh and Fantasy

Flesh and Fantasy

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1943 · 93 min · ★ 7.1 · Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Horror

Anthology film of three tales of the supernatural. The first story is set at the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The second involves a psychic who predicts murder. The third is about a man who literally meets the girl of his dreams.

Directed by Julien Duvivier · Written by László Vadnay

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