The Dangerous Stranger
The Dangerous Stranger

The Dangerous Stranger

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1950
0h 10m
6.2(5 votes)
Drama
Documentary

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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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