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When Seconds Count
When Seconds Count
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  2. When Seconds Count

When Seconds Count

1927
50m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1927

Runtime

50m

Storyline

Following a rift with his wealthy father, Billy Mathewson, a young Broadway wastrel, escapes with his friend, Dizzy Durby, to the small town of Salino, where his father's company is building a dam. However, a crooked foreman is engaged in making himself rich at the expense of his employer and the villagers. However, Billy defeats the villain, and also wins Elinor, the daughter of a prominent local resident.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Apr 1, 1927
Languages
No Language
Director
Oscar Apfel
Oscar Apfel
Production
Duke Worne Productions
Duke Worne Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Billy Sullivan

Billy Sullivan

Billy Mathewson

Mildred June

Mildred June

Elinor

Rose Kimman

Mimi, the Dancer

Jerome La Grasse

Goerge Milburn

Marie Messinger

Toots Sweet

Jimmy Aubrey

Jimmy Aubrey

Dizzy Durby

Earl Wayland Bowman

Dave Streater

Joseph W. Girard

Joseph W. Girard

James Mathewson

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