The Dangerous Stranger

The Dangerous Stranger

The Dangerous Stranger

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The Dangerous Stranger

1950

0h 10m

6.2(5 votes)

Drama

Documentary

Overview

In this film, a police officer tells children about the dangers of accepting rides or presents from strangers, and relates the unfortunate stories of several children who did and were never seen again.

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