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The Black Nine

  • 1917
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Bill is a lunatic in an asylum. His friend, Penpoints, happens along and Bill pleads so that his friend decides to use his strength. He spreads the iron bars and Bill escapes. The guards cha... Read allBill is a lunatic in an asylum. His friend, Penpoints, happens along and Bill pleads so that his friend decides to use his strength. He spreads the iron bars and Bill escapes. The guards chase them until Bill and Penpoints find a raft on the beach. They remain on the raft for one... Read allBill is a lunatic in an asylum. His friend, Penpoints, happens along and Bill pleads so that his friend decides to use his strength. He spreads the iron bars and Bill escapes. The guards chase them until Bill and Penpoints find a raft on the beach. They remain on the raft for one week, when they drift on an island, inhabited by cannibals. The cannibals decide to have ... Read all

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    • Orin Jackson
    • Ruby Cox
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      • Billy Mason
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      • Billy Mason
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      • Ruby Cox
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      • January 25, 1917 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • Victor Film Company
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      • Black and White
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      • Silent
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      • 1.33 : 1

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