The Pearl (1929)
Overview
A silent, surreal short involving a man buying a pearl necklace. He meets a woman who also desires the necklace.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 3.454 |
Directed By
Henri d'Ursel
TOP CAST
Georges Hugnet
Young Man
Kissa Kouprine
The Thief
Renee Savoye
The Sleepwalker (as Renée Savoy)
Mary Stutz
Lulu, the Young Man's Fiancee
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