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The Ancient Highway
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The Ancient Highway

1925-11-08 · 60 min · ★ 6.5

Adventure

When not cutting down trees and shouting "TIMMMM-BERRRRR!", Jack Holt has to deal with someone who's sabotaging the camp. The miscreant turns out to be the odious Montagu Love, whom Holt dispenses with in a climactic fisticuffs session. Billie Dove provides the toothsome romantic interest.

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Directors
Irvin Willat
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack HoltJack HoltCliff Brant
Billie DoveBillie DoveAntoinette St. Ives
Montagu LoveMontagu LoveIvan Hurd
Stanley TaylorStanley TaylorGaspard St. Ives
Lloyd WhitlockLloyd WhitlockJohn Denis
William A. CarrollWilliam A. CarrollAmbrose
Marjorie BonnerMarjorie BonnerAngel Fanchon
Christian J. FrankChristian J. FrankGeorge Bolden

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