

The Master Mind
1920-09-12 · 50 min · ★ 8.0
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
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Lionel BarrymoreHenry Allen
Gypsy O'BrienMaggie
Ralph KellardWainwright
Bradley BarkerCreegan
Marie ShotwellSadie
Percy HeltonYounger brotherTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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