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The Little American (1917)

Drama, War, Romance • 1h 3m

Overview

A young American has her ship torpedoed by a German U-boat but makes it back to her ancestral home in France, where she witnesses German brutality firsthand.

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Length

63 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

The Little United States

Last Updated

5 months ago

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Length
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Type
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Alternative Titles
The Little United States
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