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Black Tears

Black Tears

Genres

Drama

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Independently produced social drama directed by John Gorman.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

08 June 1927

Country

United States of America

Cast

Bryant Washburn

Bryant Washburn

Vola Vale

Vola Vale

Jack Richardson

Jack Richardson

Hedda Hopper

Hedda Hopper

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