The Wizard of Malta

The Wizard of Malta

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The Wizard of Malta

1981

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Overview

Douglas Davis presents his interpretations of The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Wizard of Oz (1939), and Napoleon in the triptych style of the finale of the Abel Gance version of the latter.

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Diane Keaton

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Diane Keaton

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