The Promise (1917 film)

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The Promise
Directed by Jay Hunt
Written by
Produced by Fred J. Balshofer
Starring
Cinematography Tony Gaudio
Production
company
Distributed by Metro Pictures
Release date
February 19, 1917
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages

The Promise is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Jay Hunt and starring Harold Lockwood, May Allison and Lester Cuneo. [1]

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  1. Connelly p.399

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