The Still Alarm

1911

0h 20m

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Drama

Overview

John Bird and Franklyn Fordham were once business partners, but because of Bird’s shady dealings they part. After years of success for one and failure for the other, Bird takes drastic measures, resorting to arson before his scheme is thwarted.

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11 members

Directing

Robert Z. Leonard

Jock Manley

Acting

Herbert Rawlinson

John Bird

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Al Ernest Garcia

William Manley

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Fred Huntley

Doc Wilber

Directing

Frank Richardson

Franklin Fordham

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Eugenie Besserer

Elinor Fordham

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Betty Harte

Cad Wilber

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Anna Dodge

Mrs. Manley

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George Golden

Jenkins

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Frank Clark

Jo Jones

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Willis Warren

A.D. Messenger

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