The Curious Adventure of Doctor Works

The Curious Adventure of Doctor Works

The Curious Adventure of Doctor Works

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The Curious Adventure of Doctor Works

1921

0h 44m

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Horror

Overview

A professor lecturing his class tells the strange story of a doctor's dead wife who sends her spirit to haunt and torment him and wreck his second marriage.

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5 members

Acting

Jean Hervé

Docteur Works

Jean Hervé

Acting

Marthe Ferrare

Unknown Role

Marthe Ferrare

Acting

Maria Rousslana-Doubassoff

Unknown Role

No Image

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Yves Martel

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Luce Fabiole

Unknown Role

Luce Fabiole

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