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The Black Diamond Express
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The Black Diamond Express

1914-12-19 · 12 min · Not rated

Thriller

When Dick, an aeronaut is wrongly accused of shooting Dan, a trouble-making, quarrelsome cowboy, Helen aids his escape on the outgoing Black Diamond Express.

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Directors
J.P. McGowan
Production companies
Kalem Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helen HolmesHelen HolmesHelen
Leo D. MaloneyLeo D. MaloneyDick Malling - an Aeronaut
J.P. McGowanJ.P. McGowanDan Haddon - a Cowboy

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