Unknown Treasures

Unknown Treasures

Thrill-Filling Fear and Romance!

1926 · 60 min · ★ 10.0 · Horror, Mystery, Romance, Drama, Thriller

A poor man refrains from proposing to the woman he loves until he can secure the fortune left him by his uncle. Believing the treasure awaits in his uncle's abandoned mansion, he begins searching... only to uncover mystery, murder, and a killer ape.

Directed by Archie Mayo · Written by Charles Logue

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