
A Deed of Daring
1915-07-17 · 12 min · Not rated
Upon learning that a gang of smugglers are using freight cars to bring Chinamen across the border, the railroad officials order all employees to keep a strict watch for traffic of this nature.
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- Directors
- J.P. McGowan
- Production companies
- Kalem Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Helen HolmesHelen
Leo D. MaloneyDaniels - Night Operator
George A. WilliamsNorton - Chief of the Smuggling GangTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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