Movie: The Black Crook

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Roland Bottomley
Roland Bottomley

Rudolph

Henry Hallam
Henry Hallam

Count Wolfenstein

Edward P. Sullivan
Edward P. Sullivan

Hertzog - 'The Black Crook'

Gladys Coburn
Gladys Coburn

Amina

Charles De Forrest
Charles De Forrest

Greppo - The Black Crook's drudge

Mae Thompson
Mae Thompson

Stalacia - The Fairy Queen

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    A Faust-like meringue involving a wealthy Count who enters into a deal with the Devil: for every soul he delivers to Satan, the count will be granted an extra year of life. One of the count's victims, an artist named Rodolphe, dedicates his life to punishing the nobleman, a mission he accomplishes with the help of the beautiful Fairy Queen.

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    1916-01-10

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    A spectacular Picturization that will surpass the fame of the Memorable Stage Production, in Five Reels.

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