File 113 (1933)
A Parisian cop sets out to solve a sudden series of crimes, including robbery and blackmail. Based on a novel by Émile Gaboriau.
Top billed cast
Lew CodyM. Gaston Le Coq
Mary NolanMlle. Adoree
Clara Kimball YoungMme. Fauvel
George E. StoneVerduet
William Collier Jr.Prosper Botomy
June ClydeMadeline
Herbert BunstonFauvel
Roy D'ArcyDe Clameran
Irving BaconLagors
Harry CordingMichele
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