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Haldane of the Secret Service

192384 minUnited States
Drama
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Original language
No spoken dialogue. Intertitles: English.
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83:40
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Synopsis

The son of a murdered detective follows the counterfeiting gang responsible for his father's death. Rescuing a young woman draws him further into its network, where capture and attempted killing repeatedly interrupt his pursuit. His growing affection becomes another complication when the investigation approaches people connected to her.

Cast

DirectorsHarry Houdini

Behind the scenes

Harry Houdini both directed and starred in this feature. Its detective framework creates repeated opportunities for escapes and physical danger, adapting the central attraction of his stage reputation to an extended adventure narrative.

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