Grit(1924)
Two former childhood gang members, "Kid" Hart and Orchid McGonigle, attempt to go straight, despite pressure to continue their lives of lawlessness.
Movie: Grit
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Kid Hart
Orchid McGonigle
Pop Finkle
Boris Giovanni Smith
Houdini Hart
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