Morgane, the Enchantress | |
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Directed by | Léonce Perret |
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Produced by | Léonce Perret |
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Production company | Franco Films |
Distributed by | Franco Films |
Release date | 2 March 1928 |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | France |
Languages | Silent French intertitles |
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