The Crusader | |
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Directed by | Frank R. Strayer |
Written by | Wilson Collison (play) Edward T. Lowe Jr. (screenplay) |
Produced by | Phil Goldstone Larry Darmour |
Starring | Evelyn Brent |
Edited by | Otis Garrett |
Distributed by | Majestic Pictures Capitol Film Exchange (State's Rights) |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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