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The Master Mind
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The Master Mind

1920-09-12 · 50 min · ★ 8.0

Crime · Drama

The defense attorney who was unable to obtain the acquittal of an innocent young man concocts a complicated and diabolical scheme to revenge himself upon the prosecutor.

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Directors
Kenneth S. Webb
Production companies
Whitman Bennett Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreHenry Allen
Gypsy O'BrienGypsy O'BrienMaggie
Ralph KellardRalph KellardWainwright
Bradley BarkerBradley BarkerCreegan
Charles BrandtHank
Marie ShotwellMarie ShotwellSadie
Bernard RandallDiamond Willie
Charles Michael EdwardsThe Butler
Percy HeltonPercy HeltonYounger brother

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