| Ambition | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | James Vincent |
| Written by | Mary Murillo |
| Produced by | William Fox |
| Starring | Bertha Kalich |
| Cinematography | Rene Guissart |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
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