The Clock-Maker's Secret

The Clock-Maker's Secret

The Clock-Maker's Secret

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The Clock-Maker's Secret

1907

0h 11m

5.1(7 votes)

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The town-crier summons the inhabitants of the town and they read a manifesto which is posted on a wall announcing the fact that at 4 o'clock on that day the Lord Mayor will receive bids for the building of a town clock.

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