The Pell Street Mystery | |
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Directed by | Joseph Franz |
Written by | Robert J. Horner |
Produced by | Robert J. Horner |
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Production company | Robert J. Horner Productions |
Distributed by | Rayart Pictures |
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Running time | 5 reels |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
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