
The Gate of Death
1916-11-04 · 12 min · Not rated
Film 104 in the Hazards of Helen series
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- Directors
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Production companies
- Kalem Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Helen GibsonHelen
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