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Sanz and the Secret of His Art (1918): Cast

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Sanz and the Secret of His Art is a 1918 comedy documentary directed by Maximiliano Thous, starring Francisco Sanz Baldoví and Lorenzo Mataix. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.

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Sanz and the Secret of His Art (1918) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Genres
Comedy , Documentary
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sanz and the Secret of His Art About?

The premise of Sanz and the Secret of His Art without spoilers.

“Are they men or dolls?” asks the 1918 documentary on renowned Spanish ventriloquist Francisco “Paco” Sanz (1872‑1939). Made with filmmaker Maximiliano Thous and two artisan mechanics, it reveals the intricate mechanisms of Sanz’s dolls and his extraordinary stage control, giving a rare look at the art that made him one of Spain’s most popular entertainers of the early 20th century.

Sanz and the Secret of His Art Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • santa claus
  • robot
  • doll
  • poster
  • ventriloquist
  • parrot
  • train
  • kiss
  • hug
  • station
  • year 1918
  • 1910s
+1 more
  • 20th century
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Cast & crew

Sanz and the Secret of His Art Cast

Francisco Sanz Baldoví leads the cast, with Lorenzo Mataix. Directed by Maximiliano Thous.

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Sanz and the Secret of His Art FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sanz and the Secret of His Art, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sanz and the Secret of His Art?

Sanz and the Secret of His Art runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was Sanz and the Secret of His Art released?

Sanz and the Secret of His Art was released on June 8, 1918.

Who directed Sanz and the Secret of His Art?

Sanz and the Secret of His Art was directed by Maximiliano Thous.

Who is in the cast of Sanz and the Secret of His Art?

Sanz and the Secret of His Art stars Francisco Sanz Baldoví and Lorenzo Mataix.

Does Sanz and the Secret of His Art have a post-credit scene?

No. Sanz and the Secret of His Art has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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