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The Way of the Strong
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The Way of the Strong

1928-06-18 · 59 min · ★ 8.3

Crime · Drama · Romance

A gangster falls for a blind violinist, only for his mobster rivals to kidnap her.

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Directors
Frank Capra
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mitchell LewisMitchell LewisHandsome Williams
Alice DayAlice DayNora
Margaret LivingstonMargaret LivingstonMarie
Theodore von EltzTheodore von EltzDan
William BaileyWilliam BaileyTiger Louie
Willie FungWillie FungChinese Cook
Jack PerryJack PerryOne of Handsome's
Blackie WhitefordBlackie WhitefordOne of Handsome's
Robert WilberRobert WilberOne of Handsome's

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