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The Jade Box
The Jade Box

The Jade Box

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Released in both sound and silent versions, this ten-chapter serial starred former cowboy ace Jack Perrin and chapterplay veteran Louise Lorraine. One of a group of Americans steals the Jade Box, which holds the secret of invisibility; a murderous Oriental cult wants it back and tracks them down.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

220 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

24 March 1930

Country

United States of America

Cast

Louise Lorraine

Louise Lorraine

Helen Morgan

Jack Perrin

Jack Perrin

Jack Lamar

Monroe Salisbury

Monroe Salisbury

John Lamar

Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Martin Morgan

Leo White

Leo White

Percy Winslow

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Edward Haines

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