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West of Zanzibar
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West of Zanzibar

1928-11-24 · 70 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

A magician seeks vengeance upon the man who paralyzed him and the illegitimate daughter he sired with the magician's wife.

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Directors
Tod Browning
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 259,000
Revenue
USD 921,000

Top Cast

Lon ChaneyLon ChaneyPhroso 'Dead-Legs'
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreCrane
Mary NolanMary NolanMaizie
Warner BaxterWarner BaxterDoc
Jacqueline GadsdenJacqueline GadsdenAnna
Tiny WardTiny WardTiny
Kalla PashaKalla PashaBabe
Curtis NeroCurtis NeroBumbu
Chaz ChaseMusic Hall Performer (uncredited)
Rose DioneRose DioneZanzibar Club Owner (uncredited)
Louise EmmonsLouise EmmonsOld Woman on Street (uncredited)
Fred GambleFred GambleVaudeville Comedian (uncredited)
Emmett KingEmmett KingStage Manager (uncredited)
Dick SutherlandDick SutherlandCannibal (uncredited)
Art WinklerStagehand (uncredited)
Dan WolheimZanzibar Club Customer (uncredited)
Zalla ZaranaZalla ZaranaWoman in Zanzibar Bar (uncredited)

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