
Blacksmithing Scene
Drama
Overview
Three men hammer on an anvil and pass a bottle of beer around. Notable for being the first film in which a scene is being acted out.
Top Cast
Charles Kayser
Charles Kayser
Blacksmith
Charles Kayser
Blacksmith
John Ott
John Ott
Blacksmith
John Ott
Blacksmith
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