

Grit
1924-01-07 · 60 min · ★ 10.0
Two former childhood gang members, "Kid" Hart and Orchid McGonigle, attempt to go straight, despite pressure to continue their lives of lawlessness.
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- Directors
- Frank Tuttle
- Production companies
- Film Guild Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Glenn HunterKid Hart
Clara BowOrchid McGonigle
Dore DavidsonPop Finkle
Osgood PerkinsBoris Giovanni Smith
Roland YoungHoudini Hart
Joseph DepewTony O'CohenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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