One of the Best(1927)
'1820. Officer frames colleague when gambler forces him to steal secrets.' (British Film Catalogue)
Movie: One of the Best
Top 10 Billed Cast
Philip Ellsworth
Mary Penrose
General Gregg
Colonel Gentry
Claire Melville
Esther
Kitty
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'1820. Officer frames colleague when gambler forces him to steal secrets.' (British Film Catalogue)
Release Date
1927-11-01
Average
9
Rating:
4.5 startsTagline
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