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Burnt Fingers
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Burnt Fingers

1927-02-20 · 60 min · ★ 10.0

Mystery

Anne Cabell, working as a dancer at a nightclub goes to confront a man who is blackmailing her friend with incriminating letters. When he is killed, she comes under suspicion of murder. However it turns out that he was a foreign spy, and she had nothing to do with his slaying.

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Directors
Maurice Campbell
Production companies
J.C. Barnstyn Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eileen PercyEileen PercyAnne Cabell
Edna MurphyEdna MurphyVera
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasLord Cumberly
George O'HaraGeorge O'HaraDick
Ivan DolineStockmar
Jane JenningsMrs. Cabell
J. Moy BennettMr. Cabell
Jimmie Ward

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