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Lackered Box

Lackered Box

1932•1h 25m•6.0/10
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

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6.0/10(1)

A chemist is working in utmost secrecy to develop formulas for the Ministry of War. However, he falls victim to skilled thieves. Detective Préval is certain they are associates of the scientist. Who will empty the poisoned cup of black coffee?

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Production

Les Établissements Jacques Haïk

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

René Alexandre

René Alexandre

Préval

Harry Arbell

o.A.

Maxime Desjardins

Maxime Desjardins

o.A.

Gaston Dupray

Gaston Dupray

o.A.

Alice Field

Alice Field

o.A.

Maurice Varny

o.A.

Danielle Darrieux

Danielle Darrieux

Henriette Stenay

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