The Monster

The Monster

1925 · 86 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy, Horror, Mystery

A general store clerk and aspiring detective investigates a mysterious disappearance that took place quite close to an empty insane asylum.

Directed by Roland West · Written by Willard Mack

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