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[A Convict’s Heroism]
Also known as A Convict’s Heroism in tha USA
(1909) France
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: (unknown)

Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont production; distributed by [?] Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont? / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The film was released in the USA as A Convict’s Heroism (at 638 feet) by Kleine Optical Company on 16 November 1909.

[?] Drama?

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown) [France]; Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 9 February 2010.

References: Sloan-Loud p. 147 : Website-AFI.