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Hadj Cheriff

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Hadji Cheriff, a performer known for a variety of unusual abilities, demonstrates part of his act in the Thomas Edison studio. He has a large knife in his hand at the opening of the act. He then hurls the knife away and begins a rapid series of dance-like motions, executing numerous cartwheels and whirling movements.

Directed byWilliam K.L. Dickson, William Heise

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0h 1m
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XX
Released
October 5, 1894
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Edison Studios

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Hadj Cheriff

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William K.L. Dickson
William K.L. Dickson
William Heise
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