The Mystery Of 13
β 6 Β· 1919 Β· 144m Β· Action
A man comes by a map that shows the location of a secret treasure, but runs afoul of a criminal organization known as the "13". Chapter ten, eleven and twelve are still missing from this 15 episode serial.
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