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Hell and High Water

Hell and High Water

HE'S ON FIRE WITH AMBITION...but love burns him up!

Genres

Drama

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The life of an avowed bachelor who tows garbage is changed when he meets a runaway taxi dancer.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

68 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

16 December 1933

Country

United States of America

Cast

Richard Arlen

Richard Arlen

Capt J.J. Jericho

Judith Allen

Judith Allen

Sally Driggs

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Peck Wealin

Gertrude Hoffmann

Gertrude Hoffmann

Mom Wealin

William Frawley

William Frawley

Milton J. Bunsey

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