
Explosion of a Motor Car
Comedy
Overview
An early trick film where a car explodes and body parts fall from the sky. A policeman witnesses and attempts to piece the remains back together.
Top Cast


Cecil M. Hepworth
Cecil M. Hepworth
Driver
Cecil M. Hepworth
Driver
Henry Lawley
Henry Lawley
Passenger
Henry Lawley
Passenger
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