Hiram Maxim and His Quick-firing Gun
1897 · 1 min · ★ 6.7
Hiram Maxim shows off his machine gun.
Directed by William K.L. Dickson
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★ 5.91894
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★ 5.61893
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Sandow: The Strong Man · 1894Sandow: The Strong Man
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★ 5.01898
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