The Sable Lorcha
1915 Β· 50m Β· Adventure Β· Crime
In China, a man is arrested and tortured for a crime committed years before by his twin brother.
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The Lightning Raider
1919 Β· β 9
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1914 Β· β 10
A popular silent action-adventure film in 8 episodes released from 1914-1916. Directed by Aleksandr Chargonin et al., the series is only partially preserved.
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A Scarlet Angel
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The criminal couple Louise Kent and Charles Zukor stages a coup in the luxury restaurant Oriental. In the midst of a dance number goes suddenly all the lights out. In the confusion that arises one of the elegant guests is deprived of her jewelry.
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Captain Kidd
1922 Β· β 10
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The Third Eye
1920 Β· β 9
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The Railroad Raiders
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