The Microbe

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The Microbe
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Viola Dana in the film
Directed by Henry Otto
Written by June Mathis (Scenario)
Based onthe short story, "The Microbe"
by Henry Altimus
Produced by Maxwell Karger
Starring Viola Dana
Kenneth Harlan
Arthur Maude
Cinematography John Arnold
Production
company
Release date
  • July 21, 1919 (1919-07-21)(US) [1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Microbe is a 1919 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Henry Otto. It stars Viola Dana, Kenneth Harlan, and Arthur Maude, and was released on July 21, 1919.

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References

  1. "The Microbe". American Film Institute. Retrieved September 2, 2018.