| Avalanche | |
|---|---|
 Final scene | |
| 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 |
Avalanche (German : Die Lawine) is a 1923 Austrian silent drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, and produced by Arnold Pressburger. The film's sets were designed by the art director Julius von Borsody.
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