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Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe

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Silent film version of Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, directed and produced (and starring) M.A. Wetherell.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

28 April 1927

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Cast

M.A. Wetherell

M.A. Wetherell

Robinson Crusoe

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