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The Great Sea Serpent
(1904) England
B&W : 135 feet
Directed by James Williamson

Cast: (unknown)

Williamson Films production. / Produced by James Williamson. / [?] 35mm spherical format? / Williamson film number 249.

Comedy.

Synopsis: [From a W. Butcher & Sons catalog of Williamson films] Mr. MacDoodle, in true nautical attire, goes for a trip on a steamer and is “had” by his friends with the aid of a centipede and his telescope, when the harmless insect becomes a monster of the deep.

Comedy.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 19 November 2009.

References: Gifford-British n. 00862.