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The Fire Flingers
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The Fire Flingers

1919-04-21 · 60 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Thriller

A poor man assumes the identity of a wealthy look-alike after accidentally killing him; his wife prefers the new, non-abusive version and falls in love him.

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Directors
Rupert Julian
Production companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rupert JulianRupert JulianRichard Hatton / Richard Olwell
E. Alyn WarrenE. Alyn WarrenChris Cotterill
Clyde FillmoreClyde FillmoreBenjamin Burley
Jane NovakJane NovakWinifred Olwell
Fred KelseyFred KelseySgt. Powers
Fay TincherFay TincherMaggie Driver
Fritzi RidgewayFritzi RidgewayEllen
William LloydStoll
Will Jeffries

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