| The Stealers | |
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| Directed by | Christy Cabanne |
| Written by | Christy Cabanne |
| Cinematography | Georges Benoît |
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| Distributed by | Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation |
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Running time | 7 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Stealers is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Christy Cabanne. [1]
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