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Directed by | |
Written by | Yves Mirande |
Starring | |
Cinematography | |
Edited by | Andrée Danis |
Music by | Henri Casadesus |
Production company | Regina Films |
Distributed by | Filmsonor |
Release date | 3 April 1940 |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | France |
Language | French |
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