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The Boaster

The Boaster

Genres

Comedy

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Angered by his son Dick's boastful ways, which in one incident lead him to lose a business deal, an automobile manufacturer challenges him to complete four difficult missions.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

14 December 1926

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ashton Dearholt

Ashton Dearholt

Dick Benton

Gloria Grey

Gloria Grey

Dick's intended

Joseph W. Girard

Joseph W. Girard

Mr. Benton

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