

The Deadlier Sex
1920-03-28 · 60 min · ★ 7.5
The daughter of a railroad magnat has to take charge when her father unexpectedly dies. She uses her outdoor survival skills to kidnap a business rival to save the company from a stock market struggle.
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- Directors
- Robert Thornby
- Production companies
- Jesse D. Hampton Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Blanche SweetMary Willard
Winter HallHenry Willard
Mahlon HamiltonHarvey Judson
Russell SimpsonJim Willis
Boris KarloffJules BorneyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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