Picture Brides | |
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Directed by | Phil Rosen |
Written by | Adele Buffington |
Based on | Red Kisses by Charles E. Blaney |
Produced by | M.H. Hoffman |
Starring | Dorothy Mackaill Regis Toomey Alan Hale |
Cinematography | Tom Galligan |
Edited by | Mildred Johnston |
Distributed by | Allied Pictures |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Picture Brides is a 1933 American Pre-Code adventure film, directed by Phil Rosen. The film stars Dorothy Mackaill, Regis Toomey and Alan Hale.
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