| The Dead Line | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Dell Henderson |
| Written by | Paul Sloane |
| Produced by | William Fox |
| Starring | George Walsh Irene Boyle Virginia Valli |
| Cinematography | Charles E. Gilson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
Release date | May 9, 1920 |
Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
The Dead Line is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Dell Henderson and starring George Walsh, Irene Boyle and Virginia Valli. [1]
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