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The City That Never Sleeps
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The City That Never Sleeps

1924-09-29 · 60 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

Mother O'day, running her saloon after the death of her husband, places her daughter in the care of Mrs. Kendall, a high society woman. Later, in the prohibition era, Molly returns to the saloon-turned-cabaret as a flapper with her co-star Mark Roth. Considered a lost film.

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Directors
James Cruze
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Louise DresserLouise DresserMother O'Day
Ricardo CortezRicardo CortezMark Roth
Kathlyn WilliamsKathlyn WilliamsMrs. Kendall
Virginia Lee CorbinVirginia Lee CorbinMolly Kendall
Pierre GendronPierre GendronCliff Kelley
Jim FarleyJim FarleyMike
Ben Hendricks Jr.Ben Hendricks Jr.Tim O'Day
Vondell DarrBaby Molly

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