A Night of Terror (1911 film)

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A Night of Terror is a 1911 American silent film comedy directed by Edwin S. Porter. It was released by Edison Manufacturing Company as a split reel with the film The Old Family Bible . [1]

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A traveler fears his ax-wielding innkeeper, but he’s just killing a chicken for supper.

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References

  1. Library of Congress (1911). Catalog of Copyright Entries. Part 4. Works of Art, Etc. New Series.