Judgement Of The Hills

Judgement Of The Hills

Judgement Of The Hills

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Judgement Of The Hills

"Thrilling romance of the Kentucky hills where men and manners do not change, where life is primitive and a man must fight to live."

1927

1h 0m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

An Epic Of Passion Swept Lives! The village hero - boasted and popular- yet a coward. Lauded by every loafer- the friend of vagabonds - yet his brother's idol. Then in the crucible of war the coward became a man. Helped by a woman's trust and the love of a tiny boy!

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5 featured cast members

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Frankie Darro

Frankie Darro

Tad Dennison

Virginia Valli

Virginia Valli

Margaret Dix

Orville Caldwell

Orville Caldwell

Brant Dennison

Frank McGlynn Jr.

Frank McGlynn Jr.

Jeb Marks

John Gough

John Gough

Lige Turney (as Johnny Gough)

Creative team

Directed by: James Leo Meehan
Written by: Dorothy Yost

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