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The Great Night
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The Great Night

1922-12-03 · 50 min · ★ 9.0

Comedy · Drama

Larry Gilmore must marry by a certain date to inherit a fortune. He is besieged by women anxious to assist in getting the money. To escape them, he gets a job as a police officer and dons a uniform. He falls in love with Mollie Martin, a waitress who does not know his identity but agrees to marry him. Before the ceremony several complications occur, and Larry rounds up a band of jewel thieves. A few seconds before the expiration date he marries and gets the fortune.

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Directors
Howard M. Mitchell
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William RussellWilliam RussellLarry Gilmore
Eva NovakEva NovakMollie Martin
Winifred BrysonWinifred BrysonPapita Gonzales
Henry A. BarrowsHenry A. BarrowsRobert Gilmore
Wade BotelerWade BotelerJack Denton
Harry LonsdaleHarry LonsdaleSimpkins
Earl MetcalfeEarl MetcalfeGreen

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