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The Lunatic at Large
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The Lunatic at Large

1927-01-02 · 60 min · ★ 9.0

Comedy

Offering a ride to a millionaire, Sam Smith (Leon Errol) agrees to trade places with his passenger for financial reasons. Only when the men in the white coats put the collar on him does Sam realize that the "millionaire" was actually an escaped mental patient.

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Directors
Fred C. Newmeyer
Production companies
First National Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leon ErrolLeon ErrolSam Smith
Dorothy MackaillDorothy MackaillBeatrix Staynes
Jack RaymondMandell Essington
Warren CookWarren CookDr. Wilkins
Kenneth MacKennaKenneth MacKennaWilliam Carroll / Henry Carroll
Tom BlakeMaxwell
Charles SlatteryLunt
Theresa Maxwell ConoverTheresa Maxwell ConoverAunt Teddy

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