Akrobatisches Potpourri

Name: Akrobatisches Potpourri
Director: Max Skladanowsky
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1895-11-01
Rating: 4.7
Cast: Grunato

1895 · 1 min · ★ 4.7 · Documentary

Eight circus performers known as the Grunato family perform their famous balancing act.

Directed by Max Skladanowsky

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