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La Jeunesse de Vidocq ou Comment on devient policier

1909
CrimeHistory

This film recounts an episode in Eugène François Vidocq's life and the events that led him to escape from the Brest penal colony disguised in a uniform.

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Production

Pathé Frères, Société cinématographique des auteurs et gens de lettres (SCAGL)

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Harry Baur

Harry Baur

Vidocq

Paul Landrin

Lucien Callamand

Lucien Callamand

Andrée Marly

Andrée Marly

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