The Severed Hand(1914)
A thrilling international intrigue shadowed with mystery and crime, but at the end love prevails.
The Severed Hand, a society of Italian criminals and blackmailers, swear to kill Danny Dawson, who has turned traitor.
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Nan Dawson
Dick Ralston
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The Severed Hand, a society of Italian criminals and blackmailers, swear to kill Danny Dawson, who has turned traitor.
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1914-07-17
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A thrilling international intrigue shadowed with mystery and crime, but at the end love prevails.
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