The Pearl

The Pearl

1929 · 34 min · ★ 7.2 · Fantasy

A silent, surreal short involving a man buying a pearl necklace. He meets a woman who also desires the necklace.

Directed by Henri d'Ursel · Written by Georges Hugnet

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