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Jackie Chan, Cecile de France and Steve Coogan (from left to right), who star in Around The World In 80 Days, at the Majestic Pier during the festival. Frank Sinatra Jr makes a cameo appearance.

Around The World..., based on the famed novel by Jules Verne, was first made as a silent film in 1914. Its 1956 remake went on to win an Oscar. In 1989, it was made into a mini-series for American television. In 1998, it was made into an animated film.

Jackie's character was originally played by Mexican actor Cantinflas, a gifted physical comedian who also performed his own stunts.

(Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

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