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Black Lightning

1924-12-08 · 60 min · ★ 9.5

Drama

A WWI drama in which a Red Cross dog saves a man.

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Directors
James P. Hogan
Production companies
Gotham Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Thunder the DogThunder the DogBlack Lightning (as Thunder the Marvel Dog)
Clara BowClara BowMartha Larned
Harold AustinHarold AustinRoy Chambers
Eddie PhillipsEddie PhillipsEz Howard
Joe ButterworthJoe ButterworthLarned / Dick
Mark FentonDoctor
John GilbertCity Doctor

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