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Fine Feathers
Fine Feathers

Fine Feathers

One of the most dramatic tage successes of recent times...

Genres

Drama

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Bob Reynolds, a construction engineer, is constructing a dam. Finding himself in financial trouble, he is persuaded by John Brand to use a cheaper--but far inferior--cement to replace the cement he's been using. Brand, who is determined to ruin Reynolds, then talks him into buying worthless stock. Finding himself in desperate straits, Reynolds forges a check using Brand's name. Unfortunately the finished dam breaks and many people are killed. Under suspicion by the authorities, Reynolds desperate searches for a way out of his worsening situation.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

20 June 1921

Country

United States of America

Cast

Claire Whitney

Claire Whitney

Jane Reynolds

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

Bob Reynolds

Thomas W. Ross

Thomas W. Ross

Dick Meade

Warburton Gamble

Warburton Gamble

John Brand

June Elvidge

June Elvidge

Mrs. Brand

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