The Man on the Box

The Man on the Box

1925 · 65 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy

A wealthy young man disguises himself as a gardener to be near the woman he secretly loves. He discovers that the butler is an enemy spy who plans to steal military secrets, and has to find a way to stop him.

Directed by Charles Reisner · Written by Charles Logue

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