The Infernal Cake-Walk

The Infernal Cake-Walk

1903 · 6 min · ★ 5.6 · Fantasy, Comedy

Pluto, having seen the earth, comes back home amazed at the success of that well-known dance, the "cake-walk." He has brought back with him two noted well-known dancers, who start their favorite dance amidst the flames.

Directed by Georges Méliès

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