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When It Strikes Home
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When It Strikes Home

1915-05-17 · 50 min · Not rated

Drama

Dick hastily marries a young woman, yet his wealthy father rips them apart. Unbeknownst to him, a son is born. Years later, Dick is in happy, but childless marriage when they decide to adopt a child. By chance and unknown to him, the boy is his son.

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Directors
Perry N. Vekroff
Production companies
Charles K. Harris Feature Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edwin AugustEdwin AugustRichard 'Dick' Hartley
Grace WashburnVera Walton
Muriel OstricheMuriel OstricheMuriel Worth
William BaileyWilliam BaileyVictor Hartley
Claire MersereauClaire MersereauLucille Gray
George HenrySimeon Hartley
Harry KnowlesJudge Gray
Walter FennerWalter FennerMr. Wroth
Gladys PeckMrs. Worth
J. Albert HallJ. Albert HallDr. Traux
Claude CooperClaude CooperMike Donovan
Charles HarrisThe Author

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