
The Secret Courier
1928-10-25 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0
A silent adventure based on the classic novel by Stendhal "The Red and the Black".
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- Directors
- Gennaro Righelli
- Production companies
- Greenbaum-Film
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lil DagoverMme. Thérèse de Renal
Ivan MosjoukineJulien Sorel
Agnes Petersen-MozżuchinowaMathilde de la Môle
Félix de PomésNorbert de la Môle
Hubert von MeyerinckDuc d'Orléans
José DavertMayor Rénal
Jean DaxMarquis de la MôleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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