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The Stranger
The Stranger

The Stranger

Genres

Drama

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"The Stranger," an outcast who works in a saloon frequented by Peggy Bowlin, a poor girl suffering through hard times. She finds romance with Larry Darrant and her life begins to improve. They make plans to wed and leave England, but when a convict assaults Peggy, Larry gets involved and accidentally kills him. The Stranger is arrested for the murder, but he refuses to declare his innocence because he doesn't want to destroy Peggy's happiness.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

70 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 February 1924

Country

Cast

Betty Compson

Betty Compson

Peggy Bowlin

Richard Dix

Richard Dix

Larry Darrant

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Keith Darrant

Tully Marshall

Tully Marshall

The Stranger

Robert Schable

Robert Schable

Jim Walenn

Mary Jane Irving

Mary Jane Irving

Maizie Darrant

Frank Nelson

Frank Nelson

Jackal / Bill Cutts

Marian Skinner

Marian Skinner

Landlady

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