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About 1922 film by Robert J. Flaherty
Genres documentary, drama, silent
Directed by Robert J. Flaherty
Written by Robert J. Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty
Starring Berry Kroeger
Runtime 78 min
Country United States, France
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