The Great Universal Mystery

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The Great Universal Mystery

1914

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A promotional one-reel film promoting the stars of Universal Pictures.

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King Baggot

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Leah Baird

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Florence Lawrence

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Al Christie

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Grace Cunard

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Herbert Brenon

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