The Doll Maker of Kiang-Ning(1923)
a silent movie by Robert Wiene
Movie: The Doll Maker of Kiang-Ning
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Der Puppenmacher von Kiang-Ning
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a silent movie by Robert Wiene
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1923-11-01
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