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Destruction

Destruction

THE MOST FAMOUS VAMPIRE IN HER MOST DARING ROLE BRINGS RUIN AND DISASTER TO THOUSANDS

Genres

DramaRomance

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Fernande marries a man and schemes to get his wealth when his expected death occurs. But he dies before he can change his will. She next tries to kill the son who inherits, but he outfoxes her.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

26 December 1915

Country

Cast

Theda Bara

Theda Bara

Ferdinande Martin

J. Herbert Frank

J. Herbert Frank

Dave Walker

James A. Furey

James A. Furey

John Froment Sr.

Gaston Bell

Gaston Bell

John Froment III

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

Mr. Deleveau

Esther Hoier

Esther Hoier

Josine Walker

James Sheridan

James Sheridan

Josine's Brother (as Master Tansey)

Arthur Morrison

Arthur Morrison

Lang

Frank Evans

Frank Evans

Mill Foreman

Carleton Macy

Carleton Macy

John Froment Jr.

Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker

Mill Worker (as J. Walker)

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