The Black Book (serial)

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The Black Book
Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet
Thomas Storey
Written byJoseph Anthony Roach
Starring Allene Ray
Walter Miller
CinematographyEdward Snyder
Distributed by Pathé Exchange
Release date
  • July 21, 1929 (1929-07-21)
Running time
10 episodes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles

The Black Book is a 1929 American drama silent film serial directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Thomas Storey, starring Allene Ray and Walter Miller. [1]

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References

  1. "Progressive Silent Film List: The Black Book". Silent Era. Retrieved February 17, 2008.