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Crooked Streets

1920 · 50 min Drama

Gail Ellis, a secretary, accompanies Professor Silas Griswold and his wife to China on an expedition to acquire antique vases. Curiosity draws her to the Shanghai slums where, unknown to Gail, her driver is participating in a scheme to abduct her. Gail escapes, but in the process is accosted by drunken sailors. Luckily, Rupert O'Dare, a young Englishman, is nearby and rescues Gail. He escorts her back to the hotel where he discloses his identity as a British secret service agent and proceeds to arrest the Griswolds for smuggling opium in antique vases. Gail then reveals herself as a member of the United States Secret Service and the two agents fall in love.

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Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Paul Powell
Runtime 50 min.

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Crooked Streets is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1920. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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