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Desert Death (1935)

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상영시간 : 21분

연출 : George B. Seitz

시놉시스

A man kills his cousin in the desert, then assumes his identity and tries to collect insurance on himself.

출연진

Raymond Hatton
Raymond Hatton
George aka Old Lesh
Harvey Stephens
Harvey Stephens
Bob Mehaffey

제작진

George B. Seitz
George B. Seitz
Director

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