The Deadlier Sex(1920)
The daughter of a railroad magnat has to take charge when her father unexpectedly dies. She uses her outdoor survival skills to kidnap a business rival to save the company from a stock market struggle.
Movie: The Deadlier Sex
Top 6 Billed Cast
Mary Willard
Henry Willard
Harvey Judson
Jim Willis
Jules Borney
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