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The Burden of Proof is a american film of genre Drama directed by John G. Adolfi released in USA on 21 september 1918 with Marion Davies
The Burden of Proof (1918)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 21 september 1918
Length 50minutes
Directed by John G. Adolfi
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Rating79%
The Burden of Proof est un film américain réalisé par John G. Adolfi et Julius Steger, et sorti en 1918.
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À Washington, la jeune Elaine est amoureuse d'un jeune homme appelé Robert. Sa famille a perdu sa fortune, et sa mère doit travailler pour un journal. Le propriétaire du journal est un espion allemand.Actors
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