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While Paris Sleeps
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While Paris Sleeps

1923-01-21 · 60 min · ★ 10.0

Horror

When a sculptor falls in love with his model but finds his love unrequited, he plans to kill his love rival with the help of the owner of a Horror Wax museum. The film is considered lost.

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Directors
Maurice Tourneur
Production companies
Maurice Tourneur Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lon ChaneyLon ChaneyHenri Santodos
Mildred ManningMildred ManningBebe Larvache
John GilbertJohn GilbertDennis O'Keefe
Hardee KirklandHardee Kirkland
Jack McDonaldJack McDonald
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonald

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