| The Wonder Man | |
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | John G. Adolfi |
| Written by | Joseph Farnham |
| Starring | Georges Carpentier Faire Binney |
| Cinematography | Georges Benoît |
| Distributed by | Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
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