

The Night Is My Kingdom(1951)
After an accident, Raymond has gone blind. His family treats him like a child, but fortunately a nun comes to his rescue. She works in a center where blind people learn to read using the Braille alphabet.
Movie: The Night Is My Kingdom
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Mme Pinsard

La nuit est mon royaume
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After an accident, Raymond has gone blind. His family treats him like a child, but fortunately a nun comes to his rescue. She works in a center where blind people learn to read using the Braille alphabet.
Release Date
1951-08-09
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Français
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