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A Wide Open Town (1922)

"The story of a gentleman gambler, entertainingly told, beautifully staged and enacted."

  • Drama

Billy Clifford, who has served a sentence in reform school for devoted friend Talbot, later in life becomes a successful gambler. He meets and falls in love with Helen Morely, daughter of the mayor. His partner, advised that the mayor intends to raid his establishment, kidnaps Helen and holds her prisoner as security against the raid.

Rating
8 / 10 (1 votes)
Release date
February 19, 1922
Runtime
50m
Language
English
Director
Ralph Ince
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Conway TearleBilly Clifford
  • Faire BinneyHelen Morely
  • Ned SparksSi Ryan
  • Bobby ConnellyGov. Talbot as a Boy
  • James SeeleyMayor Morely
  • Harry TigheTug Wilson
  • Claude BrooksFred Tatum
  • Danny HayesRufe Nimbo
  • John P. WadeGov. Talbot
  • Alice MayMrs. Tatum
  • Jerry DevineBilly Clifford as a Boy

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