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The Voice on the Wire

1917-03-18 · 180 min · ★ 6.0

Action · Adventure · Crime · Horror

A silent action movie serial consisting of 15 chapters.

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Directors
Stuart Paton
Production companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben F. WilsonBen F. WilsonJohn Shirley
Neva GerberNeva GerberPolly Marion
Francis McDonaldFrancis McDonald'Red' Warren
Joseph W. GirardJoseph W. GirardDr. Reynolds
Nigel De BrulierNigel De BrulierProfessor Duval
Howard CramptonHoward CramptonCaptain Cronin
William QuinnWilliam QuinnEmil LaRoux
Irene HuntIrene HuntMrs. Reynolds
Ernest ShieldsErnest ShieldsHoward Van Cleft
Hoot GibsonHoot Gibson
Josephine HillJosephine Hill
Evelyn SelbieEvelyn SelbiePale Ida
L.M. WellsProfessor Montague
William CanfieldWilliam Grimsby
Frank MacQuarrieAlvin Van Cleft
Frank Tokunaga
Lew ShortShort
Willard WayneWayne
Charles DorianDorian
Wadsworth HarrisJames Walsh

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