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The Trail of the Octopus

The Trail of the Octopus

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MysteryThrillerAction

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Carter Holmes, master criminologist, must help the oft-kidnapped Ruth Stanhope to find the 9 daggers that will unlock the secret of the cursed Devil's Trademark!

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

420 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

19 October 1919

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ben F. Wilson

Ben F. Wilson

Carter Holmes

Neva Gerber

Neva Gerber

Ruth Stanhope

William Dyer

William Dyer

Sandy MacNab

Howard Crampton

Howard Crampton

Dr. Reid Stanhope

William A. Carroll

William A. Carroll

Omar

Marie Pavis

Marie Pavis

Mlle. Zora Ruharde

Al Ernest Garcia

Al Ernest Garcia

Wang

Harry Archer

Harry Archer

Raoul Bornay

C.M. Williams

C.M. Williams

Aboul Shabistari

John George

John George

Borno - The Ape Man

Charles King

Charles King

Henchman

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