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Reaching for the Moon

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A button factory worker has always dreamed that he was meant for better things, to be rich and famous and in "the company of kings". One day he discovers that he is indeed the only heir to the throne of a small European kingdom. However, there are forces at work who don't want him to survive to take the throne.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1917-11-16

Runtime: 69 mins

Director: John Emerson

Writer: Anita Loos, John Emerson

Spoken language: No Language

Genres: Adventure

Original title: Reaching for the Moon

Production Companies: Douglas Fairbanks Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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