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Lucky Fool

Lucky Fool

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Comedy

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Scion of a distinguished family J. Anthony Bowden is considered unworthy by his father, a feeling he discovers is shared by his fiancée Elma. His father sets up an elaborate ruse involving Anthony’s arrest and Elma’s kidnapping to make him prove his worth which he eventually does.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1927

Country

United States of America

Cast

Billy West

Billy West

J. Anthony Bowden

Kathleen Myers

Kathleen Myers

Elma Saunders

Virginia Pearson

Virginia Pearson

John Miljan

John Miljan

Jack Curtis

Jack Curtis

Anthony's Cellmate

Lionel Belmore

Lionel Belmore

Mr. Bowden

Gordon Sackville

Gordon Sackville

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