The Stolen Heirlooms
Overview
A detective is drugged with flowers and tied to a sawmill while saving an ex-gambler from a jewel theft charge.
Top Cast
Harry Lorraine
Sexton Blake
Bert Rex
Tinker
Key Film Crew
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