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The Down Grade
The Down Grade
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The Down Grade

1927
50m
Action

Status

Released

Release

1927

Runtime

50m

Storyline

Ted Lanning works for his father's railroad company. He is demoted to a manual labor position on a dangerous mountain section of the track known as the "down grade". Ted must prove his worth while dealing with a gang of hijackers and competing for the affection of Molly Crane.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Jul 25, 1927
Languages
No Language
Director
Charles Hutchison
Charles Hutchison
Production
Gotham Productions
Gotham Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

William Fairbanks

Ted Lanning

Alice Calhoun

Alice Calhoun

Molly Crane

Charles K. French

Charles K. French

Mr. Lanning

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Ed Holden

Jimmy Aubrey

Jimmy Aubrey

The Runt

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