Truth Stranger Than Fiction

Truth Stranger Than Fiction

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Truth Stranger Than Fiction

1915

0h 10m

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Overview

Hard pressed for money, the broker has appropriated funds of the firm, and dreads his partner's discovery of the deed. He tries in vain to borrow money, and determines to end his life after writing a confession. In the act of placing a pistol to his head, he is interrupted by a message informing him that oil has been discovered in the vicinity of his land

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5 members

Acting

Charles West

The Novelist

Charles West

Acting

Harry Carey

Crook

Harry Carey

Acting

Barney Furey

Crook

Barney Furey

Acting

Claire McDowell

Crook

Claire McDowell

Acting

Helen Bray

Broker Norton's Daughter

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