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The Faithful Furniture

The Faithful Furniture

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The Faithful Furniture

1910

0h 6m

6.2(19 votes)

Comedy

Animation

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A man who no longer can afford his rent is forced to sell his beloved furniture. The furniture can not bear to be parted from their owner and decides to return home. Often confused with Bosetti's film Le Garde meuble automatique (1912).

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Directed by: Émile Cohl

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