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The Dangerous Stranger(1950)
Status: Released
Date: 1950-02-24
62%
5 Votes
Time: 0h 10m
Overview:
In this film, a police officer tells children about the dangers of accepting rides or presents from strangers, and relates the unfortunate stories of several children who did and were never seen again.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,000.00
Revenue: $250,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Sidney Davis Productions
Movie: The Dangerous Stranger
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In this film, a police officer tells children about the dangers of accepting rides or presents from strangers, and relates the unfortunate stories of several children who did and were never seen again.
Release Date
1950-02-24
Average
6.2
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