| Flower of Evil | |
|---|---|
 Poster by Aleardo Terzi | |
| Directed by | Carmine Gallone |
| Written by | Nino Oxilia |
| Starring | Lyda Borelli |
| Cinematography | Domenico Grimaldi |
Release date |
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Running time | 62 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Silent |
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