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Zigomar the Eelskin

Zigomar the Eelskin

World's greatest European detective story creates a sensation wherever shown.

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1911•40m•10.0/10
Crime

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10.0/10(1)

A sensational detective story, founded on the romance of Leon Sazie. The noted criminal who terrorized all Europe is shown in these three Zigomar reels in a dramatic and intense struggle for supremacy with Paulin Broquet, the celebrated detective, who takes the two in the most varied and finest resorts.

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Production

Société Française des Films Éclair

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Charles Krauss

Alexandre Arquillière

Alexandre Arquillière

André Liabel

Attilio Maffei

Josette Andriot

Josette Andriot

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