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The Climax
The Climax

The Climax

Genres

Thriller

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Young Italian girl wants to become a great opera singer.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 January 1930

Country

Cast

Jean Hersholt

Jean Hersholt

Luigi Golfanti

Kathryn Crawford

Kathryn Crawford

Adella Golfanti

LeRoy Mason

LeRoy Mason

Dr. Gardoni

John Reinhardt

John Reinhardt

Pietro Golfanti

Henry Armetta

Henry Armetta

Anton Donatelli

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