
The Crutches
1911-11-03 · 12 min · ★ 8.0
A film crew goes to a mansion to shoot a movie. The actor playing the thief is confused and is shot by the owner with a shotgun. In compensation, he is taken care of in the house and falls in love with the daughter of the owners.
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- Directors
- Léonce Perret
- Production companies
- Gaumont
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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André LuguetThe actor
Yvette AndréyorThe young girl
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