Judith of the Cumberlands

Judith of the Cumberlands

Judith of the Cumberlands

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Judith of the Cumberlands

1916

1h 2m

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Drama

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Two rival mountain clans that have been feuding for years begin a new battle over the moonshine whiskey trade. A young man and a girl from each of the different clans try to end the feud, and wind up falling for each other.

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9 featured cast members

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Helen Holmes

Helen Holmes

Judith Barrier

Leo D. Maloney

Leo D. Maloney

Creed Bombright

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

Blatchley Turrentine

Thomas G. Lingham

Thomas G. Lingham

Uncle Jepthah Turrentine

William Brunton

Pony Card

Clara Mosher

Nancy Card

Harold Warner Lloyd

Andy Turrentine

Sam Morje

Jeff Turrentine

G.H. Wischussen

The Marshal

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Directed by: J.P. McGowan
Produced by: J.P. McGowan

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