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Spy of Napoleon

Spy of Napoleon

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Exiled French patriot helps to find the men who want to betray emperor Napoleon III by selling military secrets to the German government.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

77 mins

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Release Date

09 September 1936

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Gerard de Lanoy

Dolly Haas

Dolly Haas

Eloise

Frank Vosper

Frank Vosper

Napoleon III

Francis L. Sullivan

Francis L. Sullivan

Chief of Police

Joyce Bland

Joyce Bland

The Empress

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