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The Strange Case of Balthazar Hyppolite

The Strange Case of Balthazar Hyppolite

1993 · 23 min · Mystery

An enigmatic film historian endeavors to unravel the mystery of what may be the world's first ever motion picture.

Directed by Ethan Spigland · Written by Ethan Spigland

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