
The Redemption of Dave Darcey
1916-06-12 · 55 min · ★ 10.0
Crook Dave Darcy gets reformed by working in a steel mill owned by someone who witnessed his crime.
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- Directors
- Paul Scardon
- Production companies
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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James MorrisonDave Darcey
Mary MauriceGrace's mother
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