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Below the Deadline

1921-11-06 · 50 min · ★ 7.0

Crime

Wharf-master Buck Elliot is the leader of a band of murderous crooks. The gang shoots down a policeman in a wharf side scuffle, and Detective Donovan swears revenge on the murderer.

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Directors
J.P. McGowan
Production companies
Ascher Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

J.B. WarnerJ.B. WarnerJoe Donovan
Lillian BironLillian BironAlice Elliot
Bert SprotteBert SprotteBuck Elliot
Robert AndersonRobert AndersonHot Dog Heine

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