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When It Strikes Home

When It Strikes Home

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When It Strikes Home

1915

0h 50m

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Drama

Overview

Dick hastily marries a young woman, yet his wealthy father rips them apart. Unbeknownst to him, a son is born. Years later, Dick is in happy, but childless marriage when they decide to adopt a child. By chance and unknown to him, the boy is his son.

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Edwin August

Edwin August

Richard 'Dick' Hartley

Grace Washburn

Vera Walton

Muriel Ostriche

Muriel Ostriche

Muriel Worth

William Bailey

William Bailey

Victor Hartley

Claire Mersereau

Claire Mersereau

Lucille Gray

George Henry

Simeon Hartley

Harry Knowles

Judge Gray

Walter Fenner

Walter Fenner

Mr. Wroth

Gladys Peck

Mrs. Worth

J. Albert Hall

J. Albert Hall

Dr. Traux

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Directed by: Perry N. Vekroff
Written by: Charles Harris

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