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The Face at the Window

1920-04-01 · 60 min · ★ 10.0

Crime · Mystery

A detective is on the verge of revealing the identity of an elusive criminal. At the crucial moment, hedrops dead, the victim of foul play. A revolutionary electric devise is utilized to bring the detective back to life long enough for the successful completion of his mission.

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Directors
Wilfred Noy
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British Actor
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United Kingdom
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C. Aubrey SmithC. Aubrey SmithBentinck
Gladys JenningsMarie de Brisson
Jack HobbsJack HobbsLucien Cartwright
Charles QuatermaineLucien deGradoff
Ben FieldPeter Pottlebury
Simeon StuartHenri de Brisson

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