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The Watertank Plot
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The Watertank Plot

1915-10-09 · 12 min · Not rated

Thriller

Fearing lest Cameron's horse beat the pony he has plunged on, Tony Dorgan orders one of his men to bribe the stableman to drug the animal. Saratoga Johnny tries to carry out Tony's order, but receives a beating at the hands of the irate Cameron employee.

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Directors
J. Gunnis Davis
Production companies
Kalem Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Helen HolmesHelen HolmesHelen
Robyn AdairRobyn AdairTony Dorgan - a Crooked Gambler
N.Z. WoodCameron - the Racetrack King
M.J. MurchisonSaratoga Johnny - Dorgan's Accomplice
Edward RobertsJim Fair - Dorgan's Accomplice

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