Avalanche | |
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Directed by | Michael Curtiz |
Written by | Ladislaus Vajda |
Produced by | Arnold Pressburger |
Starring | Victor Varconi Mary Kid |
Cinematography | Gustav Ucicky |
Distributed by | Sascha-Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
Country | Austria |
Language | Silent |
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