A black envelope presents the hero, detective Harry Peel, who loses his fortune over the course of the story, with tasks. A mysterious criminal, car and motorcycle chases through the wintry Alps, and the blowing up of a bridge provide cinematic spectacle and opportunities for daredevil stunts.
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Harry Piel
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Adolf Klein
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Victor Abel
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Harry Piel Director · Alfred Zeisler Writer Victor Abel Writer
First release May 19, 1922 · Produced in Germany · Original title Das schwarze Kuvert
Production
Germany
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Original title
Das schwarze Kuvert
Original language
German
Release dates
Germany · May 19, 1922
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No release date listed for United States.
Denmark
August 4, 1922
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