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Absinthe

Absinthe

Genres

Drama

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Melodrama about an artist who finds out in time about the personal and social damage that his alcohol addiction causes.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

40 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

22 January 1914

Country

France

Cast

King Baggot

King Baggot

Jean Dumas

Leah Baird

Leah Baird

Madame Dumas

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