The Dark Past

~SENSATIONAL SUSPENSE DRAMA!

Overview

A gang hold a family hostage in their own home. The leader of the escaped cons is bothered by a recurring dream that the doctor of the house may be able to analyze.

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General Information

Release Date: 1948-12-22
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 74 min

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