The Down Grade

The Down Grade

The Down Grade

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The Down Grade

1927

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Ted Lanning works for his father's railroad company. He is demoted to a manual labor position on a dangerous mountain section of the track known as the "down grade". Ted must prove his worth while dealing with a gang of hijackers and competing for the affection of Molly Crane.

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William Fairbanks

Ted Lanning

William Fairbanks

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Alice Calhoun

Molly Crane

Alice Calhoun

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Charles K. French

Mr. Lanning

Charles K. French

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Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Ed Holden

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

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Jimmy Aubrey

The Runt

Jimmy Aubrey

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